Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsPVH Corp (PVH)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$233.37
+3.61%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $130.68B
PVH
PVH Corp
$91.87
+4.02%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.20B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 864% more annual revenue ($86.29B vs $8.95B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.7% profit margin vs 0.3%. PVH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.07. PVH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
LOW
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
PVH
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-34.2%
Fair Value
$167.88
Current Price
$233.37
$65.49 premium
Margin of Safety
+74.6%
Fair Value
$269.61
Current Price
$91.87
$177.74 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 11.0%
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.3% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 96.2%
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 : PVH
The strongest argument for PVH centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.07 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : PVH
The primary concerns for PVH are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 176.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PVH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (964M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
PVH scores higher overall (59/100 vs 44/100). 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 →PVH Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
PVH Corp., formerly known as the Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, is an American clothing company which owns brands such as Van Heusen, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, IZOD, Arrow, Warner's, Olga, True & Co., and Geoffrey Beene.
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