Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsSavers Value Village, Inc. (SVV)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$210.74
-0.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $115.86B
SVV
Savers Value Village, Inc.
$8.99
-1.64%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 5066% more annual revenue ($88.43B vs $1.71B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs 1.3%. LOW trades at a lower P/E of 17.5x. LOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
SVV
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
-71.6%
Fair Value
$6.48
Current Price
$8.99
$2.51 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
Earnings expanding 100.0% 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 5.1% — below average capital efficiency
1.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.1%
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 : SVV
The strongest argument for SVV centers on EPS Growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : SVV
The primary concerns for SVV are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 63.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.63 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SVV carries more volatility with a beta of 1.31 — 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
LOW scores higher overall (50/100 vs 49/100) and 10.3% 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.
Visit Website →Savers Value Village, Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Savers Value Village, Inc. sells second-hand merchandise in retail stores in the United States, Canada, and Australia. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
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