Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsPVH Corp (PVH)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$191.37
-2.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
PVH
PVH Corp
$75.39
-0.66%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $3.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 914% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $8.92B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -1.9%. PVH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.06. PVH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
PVH
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-34.3%
Fair Value
$144.62
Current Price
$191.37
$46.75 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PVH.
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 3.2%
Earnings declined 96.2%
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 : PVH
The strongest argument for PVH centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.06 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 : PVH
The primary concerns for PVH are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while PVH is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
PVH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.72 — 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.
Bottom Line
LOW scores higher overall (50/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "Hold" 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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