Return on Equity (ROE)
since 2005
Calculation
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., ROE, long-term trends, calculation
| ROE | = | 100 | × | Net earnings attributable to Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.1 | ÷ | Total Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 16.94% | = | 100 | × | 3,982) | ÷ | 23,512) |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 19.32% | = | 100 | × | 5,024) | ÷ | 26,007) |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 14.85% | = | 100 | × | 4,078) | ÷ | 27,466) |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 13.97% | = | 100 | × | 4,173) | ÷ | 29,880) |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 13.67% | = | 100 | × | 4,220) | ÷ | 30,861) |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.44% | = | 100 | × | 1,932) | ÷ | 20,457) |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 12.59% | = | 100 | × | 2,450) | ÷ | 19,454) |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 11.66% | = | 100 | × | 2,127) | ÷ | 18,236) |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 18.28% | = | 100 | × | 2,714) | ÷ | 14,847) |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 14.52% | = | 100 | × | 2,091) | ÷ | 14,400) |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 13.95% | = | 100 | × | 2,006) | ÷ | 14,376) |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 16.76% | = | 100 | × | 2,157) | ÷ | 12,869) |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 18.38% | = | 100 | × | 2,041) | ÷ | 11,104) |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 17.31% | = | 100 | × | 1,751) | ÷ | 10,116) |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 17.54% | = | 100 | × | 1,560) | ÷ | 8,890) |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 16.94% | 24.00% | 24.77% | 26.00% | 9.20% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 19.32% | 24.49% | 25.12% | 25.06% | 12.66% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 14.85% | 24.86% | 23.14% | 24.99% | 17.54% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 13.97% | 19.46% | 21.66% | 25.96% | 18.24% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 13.67% | 22.39% | 18.66% | -11.69% | 20.10% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.44% | 16.73% | 18.98% | 12.14% | 21.01% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 12.59% | 18.82% | 19.11% | 18.11% | 22.27% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 11.66% | 13.83% | 16.42% | 18.51% | 22.01% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 18.28% | 12.18% | 15.49% | 18.85% | 23.91% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 14.52% | 12.03% | 10.01% | 16.21% | 20.26% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 13.95% | 10.83% | — | 16.15% | 20.53% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 16.76% | 13.95% | — | 18.61% | 19.70% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 18.38% | 12.56% | — | 17.83% | 18.33% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 17.31% | 12.07% | — | 16.95% | 21.12% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 17.54% | 11.97% | — | 24.55% | 20.79% |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 16.94% | 14.09% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 19.32% | 16.10% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 14.85% | 19.35% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 13.97% | 19.44% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 13.67% | 16.26% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.44% | 19.13% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 12.59% | 21.15% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 11.66% | 20.26% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 18.28% | 21.38% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 14.52% | 18.41% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 13.95% | 18.76% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 16.76% | 18.92% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 18.38% | 17.66% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 17.31% | 19.27% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 17.54% | 20.37% |
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., ROE, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2019 | 16.94% | 22.58% |
| Aug 31, 2018 | 19.32% | 31.36% |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 14.85% | 30.31% |
| Aug 31, 2016 | 13.97% | 32.66% |
| Aug 31, 2015 | 13.67% | 24.91% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 9.44% | 27.07% |
| Aug 31, 2013 | 12.59% | 27.21% |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 11.66% | 27.00% |
| Aug 31, 2011 | 18.28% | 26.89% |
| Aug 31, 2010 | 14.52% | 27.21% |
| Aug 31, 2009 | 13.95% | 25.77% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 16.76% | 25.66% |
| Aug 31, 2007 | 18.38% | 22.33% |
| Aug 31, 2006 | 17.31% | 21.85% |
| Aug 31, 2005 | 17.54% | 26.54% |
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).