Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)vsLowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$28.87
-0.96%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $454.55M
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$194.14
+0.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 11488% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $780.39M). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs 2.9%. HVT-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.79. HVT-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
HVT-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+62.4%
Fair Value
$77.52
Current Price
$28.87
$48.65 discount
Margin of Safety
-34.3%
Fair Value
$144.62
Current Price
$194.14
$49.52 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.4%
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 : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.79 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 : HVT-A
The primary concerns for HVT-A are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT-A carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HVT-A scores higher overall (59/100 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.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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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