Levi Strauss & Co Class A (LEVI)vsLowe's Companies Inc (LOW)
LEVI
Levi Strauss & Co Class A
$19.63
-2.14%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $7.63B
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$188.60
-1.50%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 1267% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $6.61B). LEVI leads profitability with a 9.7% profit margin vs 7.3%. LEVI trades at a lower P/E of 14.2x. LEVI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
LEVI
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+30.4%
Fair Value
$31.72
Current Price
$19.63
$12.09 discount
Margin of Safety
-34.3%
Fair Value
$144.62
Current Price
$188.60
$43.98 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 31.1% YoY
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
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 : LEVI
The strongest argument for LEVI centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, EPS 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 : LEVI
The primary concerns for LEVI are Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LEVI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — 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 APPAREL MANUFACTURING industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LEVI scores higher overall (58/100 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.
Levi Strauss & Co Class A
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL MANUFACTURING · USA
Levi Strauss & Co. is a clothing company. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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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