Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW)vsYum! Brands Inc (YUM)
LOW
Lowe's Companies Inc
$198.18
+0.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $110.43B
YUM
Yum! Brands Inc
$140.87
-2.10%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $40.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lowe's Companies Inc generates 937% more annual revenue ($90.43B vs $8.72B). YUM leads profitability with a 25.4% profit margin vs 7.3%. LOW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.33. YUM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (C+).
LOW
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
YUM
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-36.2%
Fair Value
$144.51
Current Price
$198.18
$53.67 premium
Margin of Safety
-78.4%
Fair Value
$89.16
Current Price
$140.87
$51.71 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
Strong operational efficiency at 32.8%
Earnings expanding 131.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Keeps 25 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
7.3% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : YUM
The strongest argument for YUM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 25.4% and operating margin at 32.8%. Revenue growth of 12.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : LOW
The primary concerns for LOW are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : YUM
The primary concerns for YUM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LOW profiles as a value stock while YUM is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
LOW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.85 — expect wider price swings.
YUM is growing revenue faster at 12.2% — sustainability is the question.
LOW generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
YUM scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 25.4% margins and 12.2% 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.
Visit Website →Yum! Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum! Brands, Inc. is an American fast food corporation listed on the Fortune 1000. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill, and WingStreet worldwide, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China.
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