Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsTapestry Inc (TPR)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$233.37
+3.61%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $130.68B
TPR
Tapestry Inc
$148.83
+5.26%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $29.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 1048% more annual revenue ($86.29B vs $7.51B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.7% profit margin vs 7.0%. TPR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.32. TPR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 72/100 (B).
LOW
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
TPR
Strong Buy72
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-34.2%
Fair Value
$167.88
Current Price
$233.37
$65.49 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TPR.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Growing faster than its price suggests
Every $100 of equity generates 55 in profit
Earnings expanding 94.2% YoY
Strong operational efficiency at 28.8%
Generating 1.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.7% margin — thin
Earnings declined 11.0%
7.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 54.7x book value
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : TPR
The strongest argument for TPR centers on PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.32 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : TPR
The primary concerns for TPR are Profit Margin, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. A P/E of 55.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TPR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.61 — expect wider price swings.
TPR is growing revenue faster at 14.0% — sustainability is the question.
TPR generates stronger free cash flow (1.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TPR scores higher overall (72/100 vs 44/100) and 14.0% revenue growth. 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 →Tapestry Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · LUXURY GOODS · USA
Tapestry, Inc. is an American multinational luxury fashion holding company. It is based in New York City and is the parent company of three major brands: Coach New York, Kate Spade New York and Stuart Weitzman.
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