Valuation dashboard for Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) with P/E 19.39, P/B -17.24, EV/EBITDA 13.1 and dividend yield 2.14%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Cyclical companies.
Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its various subsidiary entities, operates as a prominent home improvement retailer serving both the United States and international markets. The company supplies a broad spectrum of items essential for construction, upkeep, renovations, and interior design projects.
Where would it trade at its usual multiples?
Versus its usual multiples: fairly priced · Current P/E 19.4× · Multiples range: $217.32 · $268.78.
At the decade median (22.7×) $269 (+17%); at its sector median (18.4×) $217 (-5%). Implied price from applying the reference multiples to today's earnings (or book value, or FFO) per share. Not a fair value: it is where the stock would trade at its usual multiples.
Analysis Summary
Lowe's Companies, Inc. reported revenue of $86.29B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of -0.8%. Net income reached $6.65B, with a 2.7% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 33.1%, operating margin 11.4%, net margin 7.3%.
At $229.38 (closing price, November 4, 2026), LOW trades at a P/E of 19.39 and an ROE of -71.79%. Market capitalisation stands at $128.7B, placing it among large-cap names.
Balance sheet quality for LOW: debt-to-equity ratio of -5.65, current ratio of 1.10 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 19.39 |
| Price / Book | -17.24 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.1 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOW | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | $128.7B | 19.39 | -71.8% | |
| HD | The Home Depot, Inc. | $354.6B | 24.87 | 21.26 | 102.7% |
| SHW | The Sherwin-Williams Company | $87.8B | 33.41 | 22.00 | 63.5% |
| SWK | Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. | $17.9B | 21.24 | 2.03 | 9.4% |
| 0JVQ.L | Lowe's Companies, Inc. | $111.4B | 16.78 | -71.8% |
Price
| Price | $229.38 (closing price, November 4, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $128.7B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | -71.79% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 20.62% |
| Return on Assets | 11.89% |
| Gross Margin | 33.08% |
| Operating Margin | 11.38% |
| Net Margin | 7.34% |
Related companies: HD · SHW · SWK · 0JVQ.L
Explore sector: Consumer Cyclical · Home Improvement
More sections of LOW: Overview · Financials · Estimates · Technical · Ownership
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