Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsMasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. (MCFT)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$207.25
+4.48%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.74B
MCFT
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.
$20.14
+0.90%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $478.02M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 25819% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $348.90M). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -0.5%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.31. MCFT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
MCFT
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.2%
Fair Value
$144.78
Current Price
$207.25
$62.47 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MCFT.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 63.4% year-over-year
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.9%
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -0.4% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MCFT
The strongest argument for MCFT centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 63.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.35 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 : MCFT
The primary concerns for MCFT are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while MCFT is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MCFT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.12 — expect wider price swings.
MCFT is growing revenue faster at 63.4% — 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 50/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Buy" 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.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · USA
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets motorized pleasure boats. The company is headquartered in Vonore, Tennessee.
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