Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsRaytheon Technologies Corp (RTX)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$229.20
-0.73%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $129.31B
RTX
Raytheon Technologies Corp
$176.09
-0.39%
INDUSTRIALS · Cap: $238.07B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Raytheon Technologies Corp generates 5% more annual revenue ($90.37B vs $86.29B). RTX leads profitability with a 8.0% profit margin vs 7.7%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.40. RTX earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
LOW
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
RTX
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.5%
Fair Value
$167.88
Current Price
$229.20
$61.32 premium
Margin of Safety
-51.9%
Fair Value
$116.35
Current Price
$176.09
$59.74 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Earnings expanding 32.5% YoY
Generating 1.2B 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%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : RTX
The strongest argument for RTX centers on Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : RTX
The primary concerns for RTX are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
RTX generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
RTX scores higher overall (59/100 vs 44/100). 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.
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INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE · USA
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an American multinational aerospace and defense conglomerate headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. It is one of the largest aerospace, intelligence services providers, and defense manufacturers in the world by revenue and market capitalization. Raytheon Technologies (RTX) researches, develops, and manufactures advanced technology products in the aerospace and defense industry, including aircraft engines, avionics, aerostructures, cybersecurity, guided missiles, air defense systems, satellites, and drones.
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