Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Net earnings attributable to Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 5.89% | = | 100 | × | 3,982) | ÷ | 67,598) |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 7.37% | = | 100 | × | 5,024) | ÷ | 68,124) |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 6.18% | = | 100 | × | 4,078) | ÷ | 66,009) |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 5.74% | = | 100 | × | 4,173) | ÷ | 72,688) |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 6.14% | = | 100 | × | 4,220) | ÷ | 68,782) |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 5.20% | = | 100 | × | 1,932) | ÷ | 37,182) |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 6.91% | = | 100 | × | 2,450) | ÷ | 35,481) |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 6.36% | = | 100 | × | 2,127) | ÷ | 33,462) |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 9.89% | = | 100 | × | 2,714) | ÷ | 27,454) |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 7.96% | = | 100 | × | 2,091) | ÷ | 26,275) |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 7.98% | = | 100 | × | 2,006) | ÷ | 25,142) |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 9.63% | = | 100 | × | 2,157) | ÷ | 22,410) |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 10.57% | = | 100 | × | 2,041) | ÷ | 19,314) |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 10.22% | = | 100 | × | 1,751) | ÷ | 17,131) |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 10.68% | = | 100 | × | 1,560) | ÷ | 14,609) |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 5.89% | 8.06% | 12.04% | 7.11% | 3.04% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 7.37% | 7.68% | 12.30% | 7.52% | 4.82% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 6.18% | 7.37% | 10.72% | 7.31% | 6.86% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 5.74% | 7.09% | 10.35% | 8.35% | 7.36% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 6.14% | 7.11% | 9.49% | -3.95% | 8.03% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 5.20% | 6.23% | 9.43% | 4.42% | 7.83% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 6.91% | 6.73% | 9.19% | 6.23% | 8.37% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 6.36% | 6.30% | 7.91% | 6.28% | 8.12% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 9.89% | 5.46% | 6.58% | 6.68% | 9.07% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 7.96% | 5.47% | 3.83% | 5.59% | 8.40% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 7.98% | 4.94% | — | 5.02% | 8.20% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 9.63% | 6.20% | — | 6.39% | 7.79% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 10.57% | 5.52% | — | 7.46% | 7.46% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 10.22% | 6.31% | — | 6.88% | 8.13% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 10.68% | 6.44% | — | 9.90% | 8.54% |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 5.89% | 4.65% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 7.37% | 5.88% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 6.18% | 7.14% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 5.74% | 7.59% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 6.14% | 6.27% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 5.20% | 7.19% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 6.91% | 7.88% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 6.36% | 7.62% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 9.89% | 8.21% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 7.96% | 7.45% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 7.98% | 7.28% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 9.63% | 7.37% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 10.57% | 7.28% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 10.22% | 7.73% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 10.68% | 8.59% |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 5.89% | 5.91% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 7.37% | 9.09% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 6.18% | 8.81% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 5.74% | 10.09% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 6.14% | 7.76% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 5.20% | 8.79% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 6.91% | 9.34% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 6.36% | 9.34% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 9.89% | 9.64% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 7.96% | 10.26% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 7.98% | 10.01% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 9.63% | 10.15% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 10.57% | 9.75% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 10.22% | 9.41% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 10.68% | 10.30% |
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).