Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsYum China Holdings Inc (YUMC)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$210.74
-0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $115.86B
YUMC
Yum China Holdings Inc
$42.88
+0.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 632% more annual revenue ($88.43B vs $12.09B). YUMC leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 7.5%. YUMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.16. YUMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
YUMC
Buy65
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
Intrinsic value data unavailable for YUMC.
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
7.8% margin — thin
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 : YUMC
The strongest argument for YUMC centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.16 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : YUMC
The primary concerns for YUMC are Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
YUMC scores higher overall (65/100 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.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants in China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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