Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsLiquidity Services Inc (LQDT)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$198.18
+0.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
LQDT
Liquidity Services Inc
$43.04
+1.29%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 18370% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $489.62M). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs 6.8%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. LQDT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
LQDT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-36.2%
Fair Value
$144.51
Current Price
$198.18
$53.67 premium
Margin of Safety
-30.0%
Fair Value
$24.17
Current Price
$43.04
$18.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 39.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : LQDT
The strongest argument for LQDT centers on Debt/Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LQDT
The primary concerns for LQDT are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LQDT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — 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.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LQDT scores higher overall (56/100 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.
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.
Visit Website →Liquidity Services Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Liquidity Services, Inc. offers an e-commerce marketplace that enables buyers and sellers to transact in an automated environment. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.
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