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The TJX Companies, Inc (TJX) is a leading apparel retail business based in the US. It opened the day at $67.65 after a previous close of $67.51. During the day the price has varied from a low of $66.78 to a high of $68.1. The latest price was $67.7 (25 minute delay). The TJX Companies is listed on the NYSE and employs 286,000 staff. All prices are listed in US Dollars.
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What's in this guide?
- Can I buy shares in The TJX Companies?
- Has coronavirus impacted The TJX Companies shares?
- The TJX Companies shares summary
- Compare share dealing platforms
- Is The TJX Companies stock a buy or sell?
- The TJX Companies performance over time
- Can I short The TJX Companies shares?
- Is The TJX Companies suitable for ethical investing?
- Are The TJX Companies shares over-valued?
- The TJX Companies's financials
- How volatile are The TJX Companies shares?
- Does The TJX Companies pay a dividend?
- Have The TJX Companies shares ever split?
- Other common questions
How has Coronavirus impacted The TJX Companies's share price?
Since the stock market crash in March caused by coronavirus, The TJX Companies's share price has had significant negative movement.
Its last market close was $56.65, which is 10.52% down on its pre-crash value of $63.31 and 73.14% up on the lowest point reached during the March crash when the shares fell as low as $32.72.
If you had bought $1,000 worth of The TJX Companies shares at the start of February 2020, those shares would have been worth $610.22 at the bottom of the March crash, and if you held on to them, then as of the last market close they'd be worth $940.39.
The TJX Companies share price
Use our graph to track the performance of TJX stocks over time.The TJX Companies shares at a glance
Information last updated 2020-12-18.
| Open | $67.65 |
|---|---|
| High | $68.1 |
| Low | $66.78 |
| Close | $67.7 |
| Previous close | $67.51 |
| Change | $0.19 |
| Change % | 0.281% |
| Volume | 14,880,087 |
Information last updated 2020-12-26.
| 52-week range | $32.72 - $68.1 |
|---|---|
| 50-day moving average | $63.9447 |
| 200-day moving average | $56.5213 |
| Wall St. target price | $73.04 |
| PE ratio | 107.6849 |
| Dividend yield | $1.04 (1.55%) |
| Earnings per share (TTM) | $0.622 |
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Is it a good time to buy The TJX Companies stock?
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The TJX Companies price performance over time
Historical closes compared with the last close of $67.7
| 1 month (2020-12-22) | 1.09% |
|---|---|
| 3 months (2020-10-22) | 20.85% |
| 6 months (2020-07-22) | 26.68% |
| 3 years (2018-01-18) | inf% |
|---|---|
| 5 years (2016-01-18) | inf% |
Is The TJX Companies under- or over-valued?
Valuing The TJX Companies stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of The TJX Companies's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.
The TJX Companies's P/E ratio
The TJX Companies's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over a 12-month period gives a "trailing price/earnings ratio" of roughly 108x. In other words, The TJX Companies shares trade at around 108x recent earnings.
That's relatively high compared to, say, the trailing 12-month P/E ratio for the NASDAQ 100 at the end of 2019 (27.29). The high P/E ratio could mean that investors are optimistic about the outlook for the shares or simply that they're over-valued.
However, The TJX Companies's P/E ratio is best considered in relation to those of others within the apparel retail industry or those of similar companies.
- Target Corporation (TGT.US): 23.24
- The Gap (GPS.US): 8.73
- Macys (M.US): 3.24
- Amazon-com (AMZN.US): 95.41
The TJX Companies's PEG ratio
The TJX Companies's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 3.2839. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.
The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into The TJX Companies's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.
However, it's sensible to consider The TJX Companies's PEG ratio in relation to those of similar companies.
- Target Corporation (TGT.US): 1.78
- The Gap (GPS.US): 4.15
- Macys (M.US): 0.91
- Amazon-com (AMZN.US): 1.22
The TJX Companies's EBITDA
The TJX Companies's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is a whopping $1.9 billion (£1.4 billion).
The EBITDA is a measure of a The TJX Companies's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.
To put The TJX Companies's EBITDA into context you can compare it against that of similar companies.
- Target Corporation (TGT.US): USD$8.7 billion
- The Gap (GPS.US): USD$156 million
- Macys (M.US): USD$20 million
- Amazon-com (AMZN.US): USD$43.7 billion
The TJX Companies financials
| Revenue TTM | $33.4 billion |
|---|---|
| Operating margin TTM | 3.13% |
| Gross profit TTM | $14.9 billion |
| Return on assets TTM | 2.34% |
| Return on equity TTM | 13.5% |
| Profit margin | 2.24% |
| Book value | $4.637 |
| Market capitalisation | $80.4 billion |
TTM: trailing 12 months
How to short and sell The TJX Companies shares
- Create a CFD or spread betting account.
- Search for the stock code. E.g. "TJX.US"
- Choose your position size.
- Select "sell" rather than "buy".
- Confirm your position and keep tabs on it. You may wish to set limits on your position.
There are currently 11.9 million The TJX Companies shares held short by investors – that's known as The TJX Companies's "short interest". This figure is 42.4% up from 8.4 million last month.
There are a few different ways that this level of interest in shorting The TJX Companies shares can be evaluated.
The TJX Companies's "short interest ratio" (SIR)
The TJX Companies's "short interest ratio" (SIR) is the quantity of The TJX Companies shares currently shorted divided by the average quantity of The TJX Companies shares traded daily (recently around 9.0 million). The TJX Companies's SIR currently stands at 1.32. In other words for every 100,000 The TJX Companies shares traded daily on the market, roughly 1320 shares are currently held short.
To gain some more context, you can compare The TJX Companies's short interest ratio against those of similar companies.
- Target Corporation (TGT.US): 1.61
- The Gap (GPS.US): 2.01
- Macys (M.US): 2.95
- Amazon-com (AMZN.US): 0.93
However The TJX Companies's short interest can also be evaluated against the total number of The TJX Companies shares, or, against the total number of tradable The TJX Companies shares (the shares that aren't held by "insiders" or major long-term shareholders – also known as the "float"). In this case The TJX Companies's short interest could be expressed as 0.01% of the outstanding shares (for every 100,000 The TJX Companies shares in existence, roughly 10 shares are currently held short) or 0.01% of the tradable shares (for every 100,000 tradable The TJX Companies shares, roughly 10 shares are currently held short).
Such a low SIR usually points to an optimistic outlook for the share price, with fewer people currently willing to bet against The TJX Companies.
Find out more about how you can short The TJX Companies stock.
The TJX Companies's environmental, social and governance track record
Environmental, social and governance (known as ESG) criteria are a set of three factors used to measure the sustainability and social impact of companies like The TJX Companies.
When it comes to ESG scores, lower is better, and lower scores are generally associated with lower risk for would-be investors.
The TJX Companies's total ESG risk score
Total ESG risk: 13.56
Socially conscious investors use ESG scores to screen how an investment aligns with their worldview, and The TJX Companies's overall score of 13.56 (as at 01/01/2019) is excellent – landing it in it in the 6th percentile of companies rated in the same sector.
ESG scores are increasingly used to estimate the level of risk a company like The TJX Companies is exposed to within the areas of "environmental" (carbon footprint, resource use etc.), "social" (health and safety, human rights etc.), and "governance" (anti-corruption, tax transparency etc.).
To gain some more context, you can compare The TJX Companies's total ESG risk score against those of similar companies.
- Target Corporation (TGT.US): 18.87
- The Gap (GPS.US): 10.38
- Macys (M.US): 15.46
- Amazon-com (AMZN.US): 33.42
The TJX Companies's environmental score
Environmental score: 2.53/100
The TJX Companies's environmental score of 2.53 puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that The TJX Companies is a leader in its sector terms of its environmental impact, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
The TJX Companies's social score
Social score: 4.69/100
The TJX Companies's social score of 4.69 puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. This could suggest that The TJX Companies is a leader in its sector when it comes to taking good care of its workforce and the communities it impacts.
The TJX Companies's governance score
Governance score: 5.34/100
The TJX Companies's governance score puts it squarely in the 2nd percentile of companies rated in the same sector. That could suggest that The TJX Companies is a leader in its sector when it comes to responsible management and strategy, and exposed to a lower level of risk.
The TJX Companies's controversy score
Controversy score: 2/5
ESG scores also evaluate any incidences of controversy that a company has been involved in. A high-profile company, The TJX Companies scored a 2 out of 5 for controversy – the second-highest score possible, reflecting that The TJX Companies has, for the most part, managed to keep its nose clean.
Wondering how that compares? Below are the controversy scores of similar companies.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) summary
The TJX Companies, Inc was last rated for ESG on: 2019-01-01.
| Total ESG score | 13.56 |
|---|---|
| Total ESG percentile | 6.48 |
| Environmental score | 2.53 |
| Environmental score percentile | 2 |
| Social score | 4.69 |
| Social score percentile | 2 |
| Governance score | 5.34 |
| Governance score percentile | 2 |
| Level of controversy | 2 |
The TJX Companies share dividends
Dividend payout ratio: 17.56% of net profits
Recently The TJX Companies has paid out, on average, around 17.56% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 1.55% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), The TJX Companies shareholders could enjoy a 1.55% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In The TJX Companies's case, that would currently equate to about $1.04 per share.
While The TJX Companies's payout ratio might seem low, this can signify that The TJX Companies is investing more in its future growth.
The TJX Companies's most recent dividend payout was on 4 March 2021. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 10 February 2021 (the "ex-dividend date").
The TJX Companies's dividend payout ratio is perhaps best considered in relation to those of similar companies.
- Target Corporation (TGT.US): 24.56%
- The Gap (GPS.US): 0.00% (does not pay dividend)
- Macys (M.US): 31.20%
- Amazon-com (AMZN.US): 0.00% (does not pay dividend)
Have The TJX Companies's shares ever split?
The TJX Companies's shares were split on a 2:1 basis on 7 November 2018. So if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your The TJX Companies shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 50% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for The TJX Companies shares which in turn could have impacted The TJX Companies's share price.
The TJX Companies share price volatility
Over the last 12 months, The TJX Companies's shares have ranged in value from as little as $32.72 up to $68.1. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".
Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while The TJX Companies's is 0.9239. This would suggest that The TJX Companies's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).
To put The TJX Companies's beta into context you can compare it against those of similar companies.
- Target Corporation (TGT.US): 0.9806
- The Gap (GPS.US): 1.5543
- Macys (M.US): 2.0121
- Amazon-com (AMZN.US): 1.198
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The TJX Companies overview
The TJX Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an off-price apparel and home fashions retailer. It operates through four segments: Marmaxx, HomeGoods, TJX Canada, and TJX International. The company sells family apparel, including footwear and accessories; home fashions, such as home basics, furniture, rugs, lighting products, giftware, soft home products, decorative accessories, tabletop, and cookware, as well as expanded pet, kids, and gourmet food departments; fine jewelry and accessories; and other merchandise. As of February 1, 2020, it operated 1,273 T.J. Maxx, 1,130 Marshalls, 809 HomeGoods, 46 Sierra, and 32 Homesense stores, as well as tjmaxx.com, marshalls.com, and sierra.com in the United States; 279 Winners, 137 HomeSense, and 97 Marshalls stores in Canada; 594 T.K. Maxx and 78 Homesense stores, as well as tkmaxx.com in Europe; and 54 T.K. Maxx stores in Australia. The company is headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts.
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