Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsMacy’s Inc (M)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$224.63
-2.21%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $135.81B
M
Macy’s Inc
$17.87
-1.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.50B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 280% more annual revenue ($86.29B vs $22.71B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.7% profit margin vs 2.1%. M appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.82. M earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
LOW
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
M
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-185.3%
Fair Value
$80.51
Current Price
$224.63
$144.12 premium
Margin of Safety
-88.0%
Fair Value
$11.56
Current Price
$17.87
$6.31 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Strong operational efficiency at 77.0%
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 10.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.1% margin — thin
Earnings declined 60.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : M
The strongest argument for M centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 20.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : M
The primary concerns for M are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while M is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
M carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
M is growing revenue faster at 20.0% — sustainability is the question.
M generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
M scores higher overall (51/100 vs 44/100) and 20.0% revenue growth. 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 →Macy’s Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · DEPARTMENT STORES · USA
Macy's, Inc., an omnichannel retail organization, operates stores, websites, and mobile apps under the Macy's, Bloomingdale's and bluemercury brands. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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