Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsRanpak Holdings Corp (PACK)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$227.46
-1.79%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $117.30B
PACK
Ranpak Holdings Corp
$3.46
-2.54%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $311.40M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 21421% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $420.20M). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -8.3%. LOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
PACK
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-54.9%
Fair Value
$144.94
Current Price
$227.46
$82.52 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for PACK.
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
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
2.3% revenue growth
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.0%
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 : PACK
The strongest argument for PACK centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : PACK
The primary concerns for PACK are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while PACK is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
PACK carries more volatility with a beta of 3.15 — 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 41/100). 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 →Ranpak Holdings Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Ranpak Holdings Corp. The company is headquartered in Concord Township, Ohio.
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