Leslies Inc (LESL)vsLowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
LESL
Leslies Inc
$0.50
-1.57%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.12M
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$196.82
+0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 7567% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $1.18B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -21.2%. LOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
LESL
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for LESL.
Margin of Safety
-36.2%
Fair Value
$144.51
Current Price
$196.82
$52.31 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 114.1% YoY
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 8.4%
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 : LESL
The strongest argument for LESL centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity.
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 : LESL
The primary concerns for LESL are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LESL profiles as a turnaround stock while LOW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LESL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.74 — 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
LOW scores higher overall (50/100 vs 39/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Leslies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Leslie's, Inc. is a direct-to-consumer spa and pool care brand in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Lowe's Companies Inc
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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