(LOW) Lowe's Companies - Ratings and Ratios
Building Materials, Appliances, Hardware, Tools, Flooring, Lumber, Paint
LOW EPS (Earnings per Share)
LOW Revenue
Description: LOW Lowe's Companies
Lowes Companies Inc (NYSE:LOW) is a leading home improvement retailer in the United States, offering a wide range of products and services for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. The companys product portfolio includes appliances, seasonal and outdoor living, lumber, lawn and garden, kitchens and bath, hardware, building materials, millwork, paint, rough plumbing, tools, electrical, flooring, and décor.
From a sales perspective, Lowes generates revenue through various channels, including its brick-and-mortar stores, e-commerce platform (Lowes.com), and mobile applications. The company also offers installation services through independent contractors, extended protection plans, and repair services, providing a comprehensive solution for customers. Additionally, Lowes sells its products to professional customers, individual homeowners, and renters, as well as providing design, distribution, and installation services for interior surface finishes to home builders and property managers.
To evaluate Lowes performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as same-store sales growth, gross margin, and operating margin can be used. Same-store sales growth is a crucial metric, as it indicates the companys ability to drive sales growth through its existing store base. Gross margin and operating margin are also important, as they reflect the companys pricing power, cost management, and operational efficiency. Other relevant KPIs include inventory turnover, sales per square foot, and customer satisfaction metrics.
From a financial perspective, Lowes has a market capitalization of approximately $127.7 billion, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.85 and a forward P/E ratio of 18.35. The companys return on equity (ROE) is negative, indicating that it may be facing challenges in generating profits. To improve its ROE, Lowes may need to focus on cost reduction, operational efficiency, and strategic investments to drive growth and profitability.
LOW Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 143,420m |
| Sub-Industry | Home Improvement Retail |
| IPO / Inception | 1985-07-01 |
LOW Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 17.7% |
| Fundamental | 62.5% |
| Dividend Rating | 67.3% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -10.4% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.0 of 5 |
LOW Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 1.85% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 3.09% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 14.87% |
| Payout Consistency | 99.9% |
| Payout Ratio | 28.8% |
LOW Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 73.6% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -64.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 78.9% |
| CAGR 5y | 11.41% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.34 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.66 |
| Alpha | -5.54 |
| Beta | 0.543 |
| Volatility | 22.97% |
| Current Volume | 1779.1k |
| Average Volume 20d | 2973.2k |
| Stop Loss | 249.8 (-3%) |
| Signal | -0.93 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (6.84b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 4.99b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.15 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -3.64pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 0.34% (prev 3.80%; Δ -3.45pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.19 (>3.0%) and CFO 8.74b > Net Income 6.84b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (35.90b) to EBITDA (12.46b) ratio: 2.88 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.01 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (560.0m) change vs 12m ago -2.10% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 31.27% (prev 31.24%; Δ 0.03pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 183.5% (prev 188.2%; Δ -4.76pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 7.17 (EBITDA TTM 12.46b / Interest Expense TTM 1.46b) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 0.36
| (A) 0.01 = (Total Current Assets 22.68b - Total Current Liabilities 22.39b) / Total Assets 45.37b |
| (B) -0.30 = Retained Earnings (Balance) -13.83b / Total Assets 45.37b |
| (C) 0.23 = EBIT TTM 10.47b / Avg Total Assets 45.37b |
| (D) -0.23 = Book Value of Equity -13.27b / Total Liabilities 58.63b |
| Total Rating: 0.36 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 62.54
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 3.80% = 1.90 |
| 3. FCF Margin 8.02% = 2.01 |
| 4. Debt/Equity data missing |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.83 = -1.52 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 30.00% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE data missing |
| 8. Rev. Trend -66.87% = -3.34 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -9.42% = -1.57 |
| 10. EPS Trend -0.16% = -0.00 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 10.75% = 1.07 |
What is the price of LOW shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.74%, over one month by +11.98%, over three months by +15.32% and over the past year by +5.46%.
Is Lowe's Companies a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of LOW is around 256.33 USD . This means that LOW is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -0.47%.
Is LOW a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 18
- Buy: 4
- Hold: 13
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the LOW price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 275.8 | 7.1% |
| Analysts Target Price | 264.7 | 2.8% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 280.9 | 9.1% |
Last update: 2025-08-23 02:48
LOW Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 3.05b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 21.1456
P/E Forward = 20.9205
P/S = 1.7153
P/B = 321.8177
P/EG = 2.5816
Beta = 0.886
Revenue TTM = 83.24b USD
EBIT TTM = 10.47b USD
EBITDA TTM = 12.46b USD
Long Term Debt = 30.54b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 4.75b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 35.29b USD (Calculated: Short Term 4.75b + Long Term 30.54b)
Net Debt = 35.90b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 175.65b USD (143.42b + Debt 35.29b - CCE 3.05b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 7.17 (Ebit TTM 10.47b / Interest Expense TTM 1.46b)
FCF Yield = 3.80% (FCF TTM 6.68b / Enterprise Value 175.65b)
FCF Margin = 8.02% (FCF TTM 6.68b / Revenue TTM 83.24b)
Net Margin = 8.22% (Net Income TTM 6.84b / Revenue TTM 83.24b)
Gross Margin = 31.27% ((Revenue TTM 83.24b - Cost of Revenue TTM 57.21b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = -13.24 (set to none) (Enterprise Value 175.65b / Book Value Of Equity -13.27b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.02% (Interest Expense 361.0m / Debt 35.29b)
Taxrate = 23.99% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 2.20b / 9.15b)
NOPAT = 7.96b (EBIT 10.47b * (1 - 23.99%))
Current Ratio = 1.01 (Total Current Assets 22.68b / Total Current Liabilities 22.39b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.83 (Net Debt 35.90b / EBITDA 12.46b)
Debt / FCF = 5.28 (Debt 35.29b / FCF TTM 6.68b)
Total Stockholder Equity = -13.67b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 15.08% (Net Income 6.84b, Total Assets 45.37b )
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 6.84b / Total Stockholder Equity -13.67b)
RoCE = 62.04% (Ebit 10.47b / (Equity -13.67b + L.T.Debt 30.54b))
RoIC = 36.59% (NOPAT 7.96b / Invested Capital 21.74b)
WACC = 6.59% (E(143.42b)/V(178.71b) * Re(8.02%)) + (D(35.29b)/V(178.71b) * Rd(1.02%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -5.09%
Discount Rate = 8.02% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + ERP 8.05%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 78.29% ; FCFE base≈7.34b ; Y1≈7.34b ; Y5≈7.79b
Fair Price DCF = 246.0 (DCF Value 137.85b / Shares Outstanding 560.4m; 5y FCF grow -0.56% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: -66.87 | Revenue CAGR: -9.42%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 8.13
EPS Correlation: -0.16 | EPS CAGR: 10.75%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: 12.97
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