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Loews Corp (L) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target

Loews Corp stock (L) is currently trading at $106.40. Loews Corp PE ratio is 13.44. Loews Corp PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.20. Analyst consensus price target for L is $60.00. WallStSmart rates L as Hold.

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Loews Corp

NYSEFINANCIAL SERVICES
$106.40
$0.74 (-0.69%)
52W$78.78
$114.83
Target$60.00-43.6%

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L Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors

Benjamin Graham Formula · Loews Corp (L)

Margin of Safety
+70.5%
Strong Buy Zone
L Fair Value
$373.00
Graham Formula
Current Price
$106.40
$266.60 below fair value
Undervalued
Fair: $373.00
Overvalued
Price $106.40
Graham IV $373.00
Analyst $60.00

L trades at a significant discount to its Graham intrinsic value of $373.00, offering a 70% margin of safety — a level value investors typically seek before buying.

Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

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Smart Analysis

Loews Corp (L) · 10 metrics scored

Smart Score

64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Buy
Investment Rating

Category Performance

WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.

Investment Thesis

Strong fundamentals in market cap, peg ratio, price/sales. Concerns around return on equity and revenue growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.

Loews Corp (L) Key Strengths (6)

Avg Score: 8.5/10
EPS GrowthGrowth
126.00%10/10

Earnings per share surging 126.00% year-over-year

Market CapQuality
$22.14B9/10

Large-cap company with substantial market presence

PEG RatioValuation
1.328/10

Good growth relative to its price

Price/SalesValuation
1.208/10

Paying $1.20 for every $1 of annual revenue

Price/BookValuation
1.178/10

Trading at 1.17x book value, attractively priced

Institutional Own.Quality
60.44%8/10

60.44% held by institutions, strong professional interest

Supporting Valuation Data

P/E Ratio
13.44
Undervalued
Forward P/E
12.2
Attractive
Trailing P/E
13.44
Undervalued
Price/Sales (TTM)
1.2
Undervalued
EV/Revenue
1.692
Undervalued

Loews Corp (L) Areas to Watch (4)

Avg Score: 3.3/10
Revenue GrowthGrowth
4.10%2/10

Revenue growing slowly at 4.10% annually

Return on EquityProfitability
9.43%3/10

Low profitability relative to shareholder equity

Operating MarginProfitability
13.10%4/10

Thin operating margins with cost pressures present

Profit MarginProfitability
9.03%4/10

Thin profit margins with limited profitability

Supporting Valuation Data

L Target Price
$60
44% Downside

Loews Corp (L) Detailed Analysis Report

Overall Assessment

This company scores 64/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C+ grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 6 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 4 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.

The Bull Case

The strongest argument centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (1.32), Price/Sales (1.20), Price/Book (1.17) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with EPS Growth at 126.00%.

The Bear Case

The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at 4.10%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 9.43%, Operating Margin at 13.10%, Profit Margin at 9.03%.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 9.43% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 4.10% needing to reaccelerate.

Risk Considerations

Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. The weight of evidence leans positive, with more strengths than concerns. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.

Bottom Line

Mixed fundamentals with both positives (EPS Growth, Market Cap) and negatives (Revenue Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.

Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.

L Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart

Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue

L's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.20x sits near its historical average of 1.16x (64th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 31% below its historical high of 1.74x set in May 2008, and 85% above its historical low of 0.65x in Feb 2009.

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WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis

Data-driven financial summary for Loews Corp (L) · FINANCIAL SERVICESINSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY

The Big Picture

Loews Corp is in a high-growth phase, prioritizing rapid expansion over margins. Revenue reached 18.5B with 410% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 9.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.

Key Findings

Strong Revenue Growth

Revenue growing at 410% YoY, reaching 18.5B. This pace significantly outperforms most INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY peers.

Excellent Capital Efficiency

ROE of 943.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.

What to Watch Next

Margin expansion: can Loews Corp push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?

Growth sustainability: can Loews Corp maintain 410%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?

Sector dynamics: monitor INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALTY industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Loews Corp.

Bottom Line

Loews Corp is a high-conviction growth story with revenue accelerating at 410% while profitability is still developing. For growth-oriented investors, the trajectory is compelling. For value investors, the thin 9.0% margins and premium valuation suggest patience until the unit economics mature further.

This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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About Loews Corp(L)

Exchange

NYSE

Sector

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Industry

INSURANCE - PROPERTY & CASUALT...

Country

USA

Loews Corporation is an American conglomerate headquartered in New York City. The company's majority-stake holdings include CNA Financial Corporation, Diamond Offshore Drilling, Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, Loews Hotels and Altium Packaging.