The Intergroup Corporation (INTG)vsLowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
INTG
The Intergroup Corporation
$37.74
-2.47%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $77.70M
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$198.18
+0.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 125862% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $71.79M). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. LOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
INTG
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+0.4%
Fair Value
$29.69
Current Price
$37.74
$8.05 discount
Margin of Safety
-36.2%
Fair Value
$144.51
Current Price
$198.18
$53.67 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 1238.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 20.9%
Revenue surging 21.1% year-over-year
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 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
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 : INTG
The strongest argument for INTG centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 21.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : INTG
The primary concerns for INTG are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
INTG profiles as a growth stock while LOW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
INTG is growing revenue faster at 21.1% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LOW scores higher overall (50/100 vs 43/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
The Intergroup Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LODGING · USA
InterGroup Corporation operates a hotel under the name Hilton San Francisco Financial District located in San Francisco, California. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
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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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