Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsCompanhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR (SBS)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$233.37
+3.61%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $130.68B
SBS
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
$33.29
-1.01%
UTILITIES · Cap: $118.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 127% more annual revenue ($86.29B vs $38.09B). SBS leads profitability with a 22.2% profit margin vs 7.7%. SBS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.47. SBS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
LOW
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
SBS
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
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
-3.2%
Fair Value
$28.67
Current Price
$33.29
$4.62 premium
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
Strong operational efficiency at 34.6%
Revenue surging 43.9% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 87.2% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 11.0%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : SBS
The strongest argument for SBS centers on PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.2% and operating margin at 34.6%. Revenue growth of 43.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SBS
The primary concerns for SBS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 67.2x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while SBS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
SBS is growing revenue faster at 43.9% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (964M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SBS scores higher overall (77/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 22.2% margins and 43.9% revenue growth. 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 →Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo SABESP ADR
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED WATER · USA
Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de So Paulo - SABESP provides water and sewerage services to residential, commercial, industrial and government clients. The company is headquartered in So Paulo, Brazil.
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