Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsFerrari NV (RACE)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$230.31
+0.99%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $129.19B
RACE
Ferrari NV
$317.40
-1.91%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $56.52B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 1108% more annual revenue ($86.29B vs $7.15B). RACE leads profitability with a 22.4% profit margin vs 7.7%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.46. RACE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
LOW
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
RACE
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-185.6%
Fair Value
$80.65
Current Price
$230.31
$149.66 premium
Margin of Safety
-444.1%
Fair Value
$70.38
Current Price
$317.40
$247.02 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 43 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 28.6%
Generating 1.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 11.0%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.5x book value
3.8% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : RACE
The strongest argument for RACE centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.4% and operating margin at 28.6%.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : RACE
The primary concerns for RACE are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.94 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
RACE generates stronger free cash flow (1.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
RACE scores higher overall (51/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 22.4% margins. 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.
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 →Ferrari NV
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Ferrari NV designs, designs, produces and sells high performance sports cars. The company is headquartered in Maranello, Italy.
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