Ford Motor Company (F)vsLowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
F
Ford Motor Company
$12.08
-1.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $48.45B
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$238.79
+2.27%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $130.77B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ford Motor Company generates 120% more annual revenue ($189.86B vs $86.29B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.7% profit margin vs -3.2%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.56. F earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
F
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
LOW
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+36.1%
Fair Value
$22.12
Current Price
$12.08
$10.04 discount
Margin of Safety
-42.8%
Fair Value
$167.23
Current Price
$238.79
$71.56 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 430.8% YoY
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -14.8% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 11.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F profiles as a turnaround stock while LOW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
F carries more volatility with a beta of 1.71 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
F generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
F scores higher overall (53/100 vs 44/100). 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.
Ford Motor Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is an American multinational automaker that has its main headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
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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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