Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsRoss Stores Inc (ROST)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$210.74
-0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $115.86B
ROST
Ross Stores Inc
$230.37
-1.15%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $72.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 272% more annual revenue ($88.43B vs $23.78B). ROST leads profitability with a 9.7% profit margin vs 7.5%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. ROST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
ROST
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.6%
Fair Value
$139.97
Current Price
$210.74
$70.77 premium
Margin of Safety
-8.9%
Fair Value
$176.80
Current Price
$230.37
$53.57 premium
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
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 20.6% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 37.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 12.0x book value
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : ROST
The strongest argument for ROST centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Revenue growth of 20.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : ROST
The primary concerns for ROST are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while ROST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
ROST is growing revenue faster at 20.6% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ROST scores higher overall (64/100 vs 50/100) and 20.6% revenue growth. 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 →Ross Stores Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Ross Stores, Inc., operating under the brand name Ross Dress for Less, is an American chain of discount department stores headquartered in Dublin, California.
Visit Website →Compare with Other HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?