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Growing Up Murdoch – The Atlantic
March 13, 2025Rupert Murdoch Fails in Bid to Change Family Trust – The New York Times
December 15, 2024WMT-v-HD-n-LOW
September 8, 2024I recently came across an article on CNN discussing the decline of category killers, and it piqued my interest. It seems that Home Depot and Lowe’s are among the few remaining successful category killers, holding their own against industry giants like Walmart and Amazon. Intrigued by this phenomenon, I delved into some basic financial ratios to see if they could shed light on why this might be the case.
Below, you’ll find a table of ratios for the year 2020. While it’s challenging to interpret these numbers in light of Walmart’s vast product selection, some patterns emerge. For instance, Walmart appears to turn over its inventory more rapidly than either Home Depot or Lowe’s, and it carries significantly less debt. On the other hand, both Home Depot and Lowe’s demonstrated great success in terms of various profitability measures, in contrast to Walmart.
Though these observations don’t offer a definitive solution, they provide an interesting perspective on the competitive landscape among these retailers.
Other reference
What Bed Bath & Beyond, Toys ‘R’ Us and RadioShack have in common | CNN Business
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/29/business/bed-bath-beyond-toys-r-us-category-killer-retail/index.html
dm811-L4–WMT-v-HD-n-LOW.xlsx
Tiller – Manage Your Money, Your Way
August 24, 2024WMT v HD v LOWS
January 2, 2024This comparison delves into store utilization and inventory
management, shedding light on each retailer’s ability to profitably utilize their spaces and manage their inventories to turn a profit and keep debt in check. Home Depot stands out with exceptional use of retail space and strong financials, boasting the highest earnings per share and a robust net profit margin. On the other hand, Walmart showcases superior inventory management across its vast market reach, although it seems to struggle with channeling this operational efficiency into greater profit margins within the DIY segment—raising a question about the fairness of comparing Walmart’s entire operation to the more specialized HD and LOW.
dm531-L11-BENCHMARKING.xlsx
Tailor – Screenshot Stitching on the App Store
December 30, 2023Why We’re Still Breathing Dirty Indoor Air – The New York Times
November 26, 2023New Rochelle, NY (NRO) | Amtrak
September 19, 2023https://www.amtrak.com/stations/nro
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Too Good for Lowe’s and Home Depot? – WSJ
July 16, 2023https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB115369927780214907
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