Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsReynolds Consumer Products Inc (REYN)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$196.16
+2.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
REYN
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc
$22.09
-0.14%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.66B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 2289% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $3.79B). REYN leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs 7.3%. REYN trades at a lower P/E of 13.6x. REYN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
REYN
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-34.3%
Fair Value
$144.62
Current Price
$196.16
$51.54 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for REYN.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 21.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
0.6% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
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 : REYN
The strongest argument for REYN centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : REYN
The primary concerns for REYN are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — 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
REYN scores higher overall (52/100 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 →Reynolds Consumer Products Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Reynolds Consumer Products Inc. produces and sells kitchen, waste and storage products, and tableware categories in the United States and internationally.
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