Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsVirco Manufacturing Corporation (VIRC)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$207.25
+4.46%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.74B
VIRC
Virco Manufacturing Corporation
$6.28
+1.95%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $99.15M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 47007% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $191.97M). LOW leads profitability with a 7.3% profit margin vs -1.3%. LOW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (D+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
VIRC
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.2%
Fair Value
$144.78
Current Price
$207.25
$62.47 premium
Margin of Safety
-66.8%
Fair Value
$3.65
Current Price
$6.28
$2.63 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 3.1B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
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
ROE of 2.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.0%
Earnings declined 15.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : LOW
The strongest argument for LOW centers on Debt/Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VIRC
The strongest argument for VIRC centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : VIRC
The primary concerns for VIRC are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while VIRC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.88 — expect wider price swings.
LOW is growing revenue faster at 8.3% — 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 36/100). 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 →Virco Manufacturing Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · FURNISHINGS, FIXTURES & APPLIANCES · USA
Virco Mfg. The company is headquartered in Torrance, California.
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