Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsLululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$223.72
+0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $130.68B
LULU
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
$128.98
-3.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 677% more annual revenue ($86.29B vs $11.10B). LULU leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 7.7%. LULU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. LULU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
LOW
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
LULU
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-34.2%
Fair Value
$167.88
Current Price
$223.72
$55.84 premium
Margin of Safety
+71.2%
Fair Value
$609.94
Current Price
$128.98
$480.96 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 22.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 11.0%
0.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 18.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 10.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : LULU
The strongest argument for LULU centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.64 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : LULU
The primary concerns for LULU are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LULU carries more volatility with a beta of 1.07 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (964M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LULU scores higher overall (65/100 vs 44/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
Visit Website →Lululemon Athletica Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
lululemon athletica inc. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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