Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsSkyline Corporation (SKY)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$230.31
+0.99%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $129.19B
SKY
Skyline Corporation
$72.54
-2.53%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 3173% more annual revenue ($86.29B vs $2.64B). SKY leads profitability with a 8.1% profit margin vs 7.7%. SKY trades at a lower P/E of 19.3x. LOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
LOW
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
SKY
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
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
-259.3%
Fair Value
$25.50
Current Price
$72.54
$47.04 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 11.0%
1.8% revenue growth
Earnings declined 8.5%
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 : SKY
The strongest argument for SKY centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SKY
The primary concerns for SKY are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SKY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.9% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (964M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LOW scores higher overall (44/100 vs 43/100) and 10.9% 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.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION · USA
Skyline Champion Corporation is a factory-built housing company in North America. The company is headquartered in Troy, Michigan.
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