LOW:NYE-Lowe's Companies Inc. (USD)

EQUITY | Home Improvement Retail | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 246.42

Change

-0.26 (-0.11)%

Market Cap

USD 62.74B

Volume

2.03M

Analyst Target

USD 181.50
Analyst Rating

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Lowe's Companies Inc is a home improvement retailer. It serves home-owners, renters and commercial business customers.

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SXLY:SW SPDR S&P U.S. Consumer Di.. 3.84 % 0.00 %

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WCDS:SW iShares MSCI World Consum.. 3.56 % 0.00 %

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NAIL Direxion Daily Homebuilde.. 3.31 % 0.99 %

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CLAW 0.00 % 0.95 %

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FDIS Fidelity® MSCI Consumer .. 0.00 % 0.08 %

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ITB iShares U.S. Home Constru.. 0.00 % 0.42 %

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XLY Consumer Discretionary Se.. 0.00 % 0.13 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Home Improvement Retail) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -0.15% 80% B- 26% F
Dividend Return 0.47% 100% F 24% F
Total Return 0.31% 80% B- 28% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 6.90% 100% F 53% F
Dividend Return 1.97% 25% F 33% F
Total Return 8.88% 100% F 47% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 96.65% 100% F 86% B+
Dividend Return 14.48% 25% F 49% F
Total Return 111.13% 100% F 86% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 14.97% 40% F 75% C
Dividend Return 16.75% 40% F 74% C
Total Return 1.78% 25% F 42% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 32.66% 80% B- 32% F
Risk Adjusted Return 51.28% 80% B- 64% D
Market Capitalization 62.74B 75% C 99% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Home Improvement Retail) Ratio vs. Market (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 25.20 75% 39%
Price/Book Ratio 321.82 25% 1%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 17.47 50% 23%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 14.37 75% 33%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity N/A N/A N/A
Return on Invested Capital 44.89% 100% 95%
Return on Assets 14.78% 75% 98%
Debt to Equity Ratio -235.11% 100% 96%

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Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Below median dividend returns

The company’s average income yield over the past 5 years has been low compared to its peers. However, it is not a problem if you are not looking for income.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

Low Dividend Growth

This stock has shown below median dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.