Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsStandard Motor Products Inc (SMP)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$221.93
+0.22%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $123.46B
SMP
Standard Motor Products Inc
$39.43
+1.16%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $862.70M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 4735% more annual revenue ($88.43B vs $1.83B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs 2.5%. SMP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.53. SMP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 67/100 (B-).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
SMP
Strong Buy67
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-58.5%
Fair Value
$140.20
Current Price
$221.93
$81.73 premium
Margin of Safety
-13.3%
Fair Value
$39.53
Current Price
$39.43
$0.10 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.8B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 35.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.6% — below average capital efficiency
2.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. Revenue growth of 10.3% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.44 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SMP
The strongest argument for SMP centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.53 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SMP
The primary concerns for SMP are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 10.3% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SMP scores higher overall (67/100 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.
Visit Website →Standard Motor Products Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO PARTS · USA
Standard Motor Products, Inc. manufactures and distributes motor vehicle replacement parts to the automotive aftermarket industry. The company is headquartered in Long Island City, New York.
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