Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsSally Beauty Holdings Inc (SBH)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$196.82
+0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
SBH
Sally Beauty Holdings Inc
$15.96
+1.01%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 2325% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $3.73B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs 5.2%. SBH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. SBH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
SBH
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-36.2%
Fair Value
$144.51
Current Price
$196.82
$52.31 premium
Margin of Safety
+0.5%
Fair Value
$15.29
Current Price
$15.96
$0.67 discount
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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 25.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
0.2% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.2% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
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 : SBH
The strongest argument for SBH centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.71 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SBH
The primary concerns for SBH are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.74 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SBH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.05 — 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.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SBH scores higher overall (69/100 vs 50/100). Both earn "Strong 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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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc. is a specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty products. The company is headquartered in Denton, Texas.
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