Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsPetróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras (PBR-A)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$229.20
-0.73%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $129.31B
PBR-A
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
$18.67
-0.48%
ENERGY · Cap: $131.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras generates 477% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $86.29B). PBR-A leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 7.7%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.40. PBR-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
LOW
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
PBR-A
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.5%
Fair Value
$167.88
Current Price
$229.20
$61.32 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PBR-A.
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 26.9%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 11.0%
0.5% earnings growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : PBR-A
The strongest argument for PBR-A centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : PBR-A
The primary concerns for PBR-A are EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
PBR-A generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PBR-A scores higher overall (67/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. 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.
Visit Website →Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. - Petrobras
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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