Johnson Outdoors Inc (JOUT)vsLowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
JOUT
Johnson Outdoors Inc
$44.61
-0.62%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $469.69M
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$210.74
-0.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $115.86B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 13467% more annual revenue ($88.43B vs $651.83M). LOW leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs -2.3%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. JOUT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
JOUT
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-30.7%
Fair Value
$37.38
Current Price
$44.61
$7.23 premium
Margin of Safety
-50.6%
Fair Value
$139.97
Current Price
$210.74
$70.77 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 304.5% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.5% revenue growth
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -3.6% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : JOUT
The strongest argument for JOUT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.36 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. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : JOUT
The primary concerns for JOUT are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JOUT profiles as a growth stock while LOW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
JOUT is growing revenue faster at 15.5% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JOUT scores higher overall (58/100 vs 50/100) and 15.5% 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.
Johnson Outdoors Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LEISURE · USA
Johnson Outdoors Inc. designs, manufactures and markets camping, diving, watercraft and marine electronics products globally. The company is headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin.
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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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