Johnson Outdoors Inc (JOUT)vsLowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
JOUT
Johnson Outdoors Inc
$44.61
+0.85%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $476.20M
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$198.18
+0.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 13583% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $660.91M). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -1.2%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. JOUT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
JOUT
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-28.2%
Fair Value
$38.12
Current Price
$44.61
$6.49 premium
Margin of Safety
-36.2%
Fair Value
$144.51
Current Price
$198.18
$53.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 89.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -1.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JOUT
The strongest argument for JOUT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.33 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : JOUT
The primary concerns for JOUT are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JOUT profiles as a turnaround stock while LOW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JOUT scores higher overall (54/100 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.
Johnson Outdoors Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Johnson Outdoors Inc. designs, manufactures and markets camping, diving, watercraft and marine electronics products globally. The company is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin.
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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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