Ball Corporation (BALL)vsLowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
BALL
Ball Corporation
$60.15
-0.99%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $16.25B
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$192.49
-0.88%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 531% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $14.33B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs 6.6%. BALL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.06. BALL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
BALL
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+25.1%
Fair Value
$89.87
Current Price
$60.15
$29.72 discount
Margin of Safety
-34.3%
Fair Value
$144.62
Current Price
$192.49
$47.87 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.7% revenue growth
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
6.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BALL
The strongest argument for BALL centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 19.7% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.06 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : BALL
The primary concerns for BALL are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BALL profiles as a growth stock while LOW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BALL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
BALL is growing revenue faster at 19.7% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BALL scores higher overall (63/100 vs 50/100) and 19.7% 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.
Ball Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Ball Corporation supplies aluminum packaging products to the beverage, personal care, and household products industries in the United States, Brazil, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado.
Visit Website →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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