Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsMohawk Industries Inc (MHK)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$196.82
+0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
MHK
Mohawk Industries Inc
$126.79
+2.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $8.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 709% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $11.18B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs 4.2%. MHK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. MHK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
MHK
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-36.2%
Fair Value
$144.51
Current Price
$196.82
$52.31 premium
Margin of Safety
-6.3%
Fair Value
$126.94
Current Price
$126.79
$0.15 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 37.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
ROE of 5.0% — below average capital efficiency
4.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : MHK
The strongest argument for MHK centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.64 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 : MHK
The primary concerns for MHK are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 4.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MHK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — 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
MHK scores higher overall (66/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · USA
Mohawk Industries is an American flooring manufacturer based in Calhoun, Georgia, United States. Mohawk produces floor covering products for residential and commercial applications in North America and residential applications in Europe.
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