Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsMotorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$210.74
-0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $115.86B
MPAA
Motorcar Parts of America Inc
$10.55
-1.49%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $269.68M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 11097% more annual revenue ($88.43B vs $789.81M). LOW leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs 1.6%. MPAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. MPAA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
MPAA
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.6%
Fair Value
$139.97
Current Price
$210.74
$70.77 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MPAA.
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 2.8B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Earnings declined 18.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MPAA
The strongest argument for MPAA centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : MPAA
The primary concerns for MPAA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MPAA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MPAA 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 →Motorcar Parts of America Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. manufactures, remanufactures and distributes parts for heavy duty truck, industrial, marine and agricultural applications. The company is headquartered in Torrance, California.
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