Ford Motor Company (F)vsLowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
F
Ford Motor Company
$14.90
-2.87%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $64.35B
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$210.74
-0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $115.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ford Motor Company generates 115% more annual revenue ($189.86B vs $88.43B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs -3.2%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. F earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
F
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-15.7%
Fair Value
$12.21
Current Price
$14.90
$2.69 premium
Margin of Safety
-50.6%
Fair Value
$139.97
Current Price
$210.74
$70.77 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 430.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -16.3% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Price/Book.
Bull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.20 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F profiles as a turnaround stock while LOW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
F carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
F scores higher overall (53/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Ford Motor Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is an American multinational automaker that has its main headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Lowe's Companies, Inc. is an American retail company specializing in home improvement. Headquartered in Mooresville, North Carolina, the company operates a chain of retail stores in the United States and Canada.
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