Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsLululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$218.12
+4.34%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $117.30B
LULU
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
$107.83
+0.55%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $12.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 715% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $11.09B). LULU leads profitability with a 12.8% profit margin vs 7.3%. LULU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.05. LULU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
LULU
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-44.4%
Fair Value
$144.78
Current Price
$218.12
$73.34 premium
Margin of Safety
+70.2%
Fair Value
$589.81
Current Price
$107.83
$481.98 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.3%
Earnings declined 5.9%
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 : LULU
The strongest argument for LULU centers on P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. PEG of 1.05 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LULU
The primary concerns for LULU are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while LULU is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
LULU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.92 — 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
LULU scores higher overall (60/100 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 →Lululemon Athletica Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
lululemon athletica inc. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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