Expedia Group Inc. (EXPE)vsLowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
EXPE
Expedia Group Inc.
$280.83
+1.43%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $32.95B
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$196.82
+0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 476% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $15.70B). EXPE leads profitability with a 13.0% profit margin vs 7.3%. EXPE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. EXPE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
EXPE
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-8.7%
Fair Value
$215.00
Current Price
$280.83
$65.83 premium
Margin of Safety
-36.2%
Fair Value
$144.51
Current Price
$196.82
$52.31 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 168 in profit
Earnings expanding 188.7% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
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
Trading at 27.9x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : EXPE
The strongest argument for EXPE centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 14.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.78 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 : EXPE
The primary concerns for EXPE are Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.70 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EXPE carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
EXPE is growing revenue faster at 14.0% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor TRAVEL SERVICES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EXPE scores higher overall (72/100 vs 50/100) and 14.0% 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.
Expedia Group Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Expedia Group, Inc. is an American online travel shopping company for consumer and small business travel. Its websites, which are primarily travel fare aggregators and travel metasearch engines, include Expedia.com, Vrbo (previously HomeAway), Hotels.com, Hotwire.com, Orbitz, Travelocity, trivago and CarRentals.com.
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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