Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsTriMas Corporation (TRS)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$210.74
-0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $115.86B
TRS
TriMas Corporation
$39.17
-0.96%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.47B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 13268% more annual revenue ($88.43B vs $661.54M). TRS leads profitability with a 137.3% profit margin vs 7.5%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.36. TRS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
TRS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-50.6%
Fair Value
$139.97
Current Price
$210.74
$70.77 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for TRS.
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
Every $100 of equity generates 63 in profit
Keeps 137 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 6896.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : TRS
The strongest argument for TRS centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 137.3% and operating margin at 5.5%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Profit Margin.
Bear Case : TRS
The primary concerns for TRS are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 116.9x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while TRS is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.90 — expect wider price swings.
TRS is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TRS scores higher overall (64/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 137.3% margins and 10.4% revenue growth. Both earn "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.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
TriMas Corporation manufactures and supplies products for the consumer, aerospace and industrial end markets globally. The company is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
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