Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsViomi Technology ADR (VIOT)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$196.82
+0.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
VIOT
Viomi Technology ADR
$1.40
+2.94%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $75.18M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 5249% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $1.69B). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -0.3%. VIOT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.73. LOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
VIOT
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-36.2%
Fair Value
$144.51
Current Price
$196.82
$52.31 premium
Margin of Safety
+39.3%
Fair Value
$2.29
Current Price
$1.40
$0.89 discount
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
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
Revenue declined 49.9%
Earnings declined 62.3%
Currently unprofitable
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 : VIOT
The strongest argument for VIOT centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.73 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 : VIOT
The primary concerns for VIOT are Market Cap, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while VIOT is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LOW scores higher overall (50/100 vs 40/100). VIOT offers better value entry with a 39.3% margin of safety. 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 →Viomi Technology ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · China
Viomi Technology Co., Ltd, develops and sells Internet of Things (IoT-enabled) smart home products in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.
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