Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsQurate Retail Inc Series A (QRTEA)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$210.74
-0.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $115.86B
QRTEA
Qurate Retail Inc Series A
$0.36
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $213.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 764% more annual revenue ($88.43B vs $10.24B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs -2.7%. LOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
QRTEA
Hold35
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.6%
Fair Value
$139.97
Current Price
$210.74
$70.77 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for QRTEA.
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 2.8B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -39.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : QRTEA
The strongest argument for QRTEA centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : QRTEA
The primary concerns for QRTEA are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while QRTEA is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
QRTEA carries more volatility with a beta of 2.62 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LOW scores higher overall (50/100 vs 35/100) and 10.3% revenue growth. 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 →Qurate Retail Inc Series A
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
Qurate Retail, Inc., participates in the video and online commerce industries in North America, Europe, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado.
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