Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsMotorcar Parts of America Inc (MPAA)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$198.18
+0.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
MPAA
Motorcar Parts of America Inc
$10.81
-1.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $223.22M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 11653% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $769.46M). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -0.5%. MPAA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.61. LOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
MPAA
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-36.2%
Fair Value
$144.51
Current Price
$198.18
$53.67 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MPAA.
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
Generating 3.1B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.8% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 2.8%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : MPAA
The strongest argument for MPAA centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.61 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : MPAA
The primary concerns for MPAA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while MPAA is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
MPAA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — 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.
Bottom Line
LOW scores higher overall (50/100 vs 46/100). 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.
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 →Motorcar Parts of America Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. manufactures, remanufactures and distributes parts for heavy duty truck, industrial, marine and agricultural applications. The company is headquartered in Torrance, California.
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