Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsRaytheon Technologies Corp (RTX)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$236.18
+0.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $131.50B
RTX
Raytheon Technologies Corp
$195.00
+0.52%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $261.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Raytheon Technologies Corp generates 3% more annual revenue ($88.60B vs $86.29B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.7% profit margin vs 7.6%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.40. RTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
LOW
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
RTX
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-193.3%
Fair Value
$80.51
Current Price
$236.18
$155.67 premium
Margin of Safety
-95.4%
Fair Value
$99.80
Current Price
$195.00
$95.20 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Generating 3.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 10.8%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
7.6% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 12.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
RTX is growing revenue faster at 12.1% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RTX scores higher overall (55/100 vs 44/100) and 12.1% revenue growth. 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.
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INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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