Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsShake Shack Inc (SHAK)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$210.74
-0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $115.86B
SHAK
Shake Shack Inc
$52.34
-1.91%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 5831% more annual revenue ($88.43B vs $1.49B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs 2.8%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. SHAK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
SHAK
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.6%
Fair Value
$139.97
Current Price
$210.74
$70.77 premium
Margin of Safety
+29.3%
Fair Value
$137.22
Current Price
$52.34
$84.88 discount
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 2.8B in free cash flow
Earnings expanding 28.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of 7.8% — below average capital efficiency
2.8% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SHAK
The strongest argument for SHAK centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SHAK
The primary concerns for SHAK are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. A P/E of 59.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SHAK carries more volatility with a beta of 1.62 — expect wider price swings.
SHAK is growing revenue faster at 14.3% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SHAK scores higher overall (51/100 vs 50/100) and 14.3% 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.
Visit Website →Shake Shack Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Shake Shack Inc. owns, operates and licenses Shake Shack restaurants (Shacks) in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
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