Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsTillys Inc (TLYS)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$198.18
+0.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
TLYS
Tillys Inc
$4.60
+7.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $134.58M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 15746% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $570.69M). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -0.6%. TLYS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.88. LOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
TLYS
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-36.2%
Fair Value
$144.51
Current Price
$198.18
$53.67 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TLYS.
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.9% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -18.8% — below average capital efficiency
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 : TLYS
The strongest argument for TLYS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.88 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 : TLYS
The primary concerns for TLYS are Market Cap, Debt/Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 73.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 1.95 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while TLYS is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
TLYS is growing revenue faster at 15.9% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LOW scores higher overall (50/100 vs 48/100). 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 →Tillys Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Tilly's, Inc. is a specialty retailer of casual clothing, footwear, accessories and consumer goods for young men and women and boys and girls in the United States. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California.
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