Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net earnings attributable to Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.1 | ÷ | Sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 2.91% | = | 100 | × | 3,982) | ÷ | 136,866) |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 3.82% | = | 100 | × | 5,024) | ÷ | 131,537) |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 3.45% | = | 100 | × | 4,078) | ÷ | 118,214) |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 3.56% | = | 100 | × | 4,173) | ÷ | 117,351) |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 4.08% | = | 100 | × | 4,220) | ÷ | 103,444) |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 2.53% | = | 100 | × | 1,932) | ÷ | 76,392) |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 3.39% | = | 100 | × | 2,450) | ÷ | 72,217) |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 2.97% | = | 100 | × | 2,127) | ÷ | 71,633) |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3.76% | = | 100 | × | 2,714) | ÷ | 72,184) |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 3.10% | = | 100 | × | 2,091) | ÷ | 67,420) |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 3.17% | = | 100 | × | 2,006) | ÷ | 63,335) |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 3.65% | = | 100 | × | 2,157) | ÷ | 59,034) |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 3.80% | = | 100 | × | 2,041) | ÷ | 53,762) |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 3.69% | = | 100 | × | 1,751) | ÷ | 47,409) |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 3.70% | = | 100 | × | 1,560) | ÷ | 42,202) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 2.91% | 2.45% | 6.20% | 3.95% | 1.31% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 3.82% | 2.26% | 6.56% | 4.08% | 1.99% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 3.45% | 2.12% | 5.69% | 3.94% | 2.83% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 3.56% | 2.02% | 5.72% | 4.56% | 3.07% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 4.08% | 2.09% | 5.63% | -2.25% | 3.39% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 2.53% | 1.87% | 5.86% | 2.72% | 3.39% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 3.39% | 1.98% | 5.95% | 4.17% | 3.65% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 2.97% | 1.76% | 5.18% | 4.28% | 3.54% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3.76% | 1.68% | 4.82% | 4.44% | 3.91% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 3.10% | 1.71% | 2.88% | 3.92% | 3.54% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 3.17% | 1.55% | — | 3.52% | 3.34% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 3.65% | 1.81% | — | 4.63% | 3.40% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 3.80% | 1.72% | — | 4.82% | 3.27% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 3.69% | 1.87% | — | 4.70% | 3.59% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 3.70% | 2.05% | — | 7.00% | 3.60% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 2.91% | 1.96% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 3.82% | 2.39% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 3.45% | 2.91% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 3.56% | 3.13% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 4.08% | 2.64% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 2.53% | 3.13% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 3.39% | 3.50% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 2.97% | 3.38% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3.76% | 3.66% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 3.10% | 3.32% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 3.17% | 3.13% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 3.65% | 3.33% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 3.80% | 3.25% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 3.69% | 3.49% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 3.70% | 3.80% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 2.91% | 4.14% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 3.82% | 6.44% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 3.45% | 6.32% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 3.56% | 7.26% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 4.08% | 5.43% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 2.53% | 6.38% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 3.39% | 6.89% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 2.97% | 6.84% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 3.76% | 7.21% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 3.10% | 7.76% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 3.17% | 7.13% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 3.65% | 7.28% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 3.80% | 6.85% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 3.69% | 7.09% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 3.70% | 6.94% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-31).