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Lowe’s Cos. Inc. (NYSE:LOW)

Common Stock Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples) 

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Current Valuation Ratios

Lowe’s Cos. Inc., current price multiples

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Lowe’s Cos. Inc. Amazon.com Inc. Home Depot Inc. TJX Cos. Inc. Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail Consumer Discretionary
Selected Financial Data
Current share price (P) $244.73
No. shares of common stock outstanding 575,112,600
Growth rate (g) 136.80%
 
Earnings per share (EPS) $11.19
Next year expected EPS $26.50
Operating profit per share $17.66
Sales per share $168.77
Book value per share (BVPS) $-24.78
Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples)
Price to earnings (P/E) 21.87 59.55 24.43 31.78 42.35 33.57
Price to next year expected earnings 9.23 51.44 3.93 23.20 33.97 28.36
Price-earnings-growth (PEG) 0.16 3.78 0.05 0.86 1.72 1.83
Price to operating profit (P/OP) 13.85 49.16 17.05 22.88 32.06 28.70
Price to sales (P/S) 1.45 3.15 2.42 2.23 2.77 2.62

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03).

If the company price multiple is lower then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company price multiple is higher then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively overvalued.


Historical Valuation Ratios (Summary)

Lowe’s Cos. Inc., historical price multiples

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Feb 3, 2023 Jan 28, 2022 Jan 29, 2021 Jan 31, 2020 Feb 1, 2019 Feb 2, 2018
Price to earnings (P/E) 17.65 17.84 22.36 11.96 37.80 20.26
Price to operating profit (P/OP) 11.18 12.45 13.52 8.11 21.77 10.61
Price to sales (P/S) 1.17 1.56 1.46 0.71 1.23 1.02
Price to book value (P/BV) 90.79 25.96 24.01 11.89

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02).

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/E ratio The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. Lowe’s Cos. Inc. P/E ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.
P/OP ratio Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. Lowe’s Cos. Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.
P/S ratio An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. Lowe’s Cos. Inc. P/S ratio increased from 2021 to 2022 but then decreased significantly from 2022 to 2023.

Price to Earnings (P/E)

Lowe’s Cos. Inc., historical P/E calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Feb 3, 2023 Jan 28, 2022 Jan 29, 2021 Jan 31, 2020 Feb 1, 2019 Feb 2, 2018
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 596,356,261 661,561,297 717,256,852 754,948,648 795,922,717 825,766,281
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Net earnings (in millions) 6,437 8,442 5,835 4,281 2,314 3,447
Earnings per share (EPS)2 10.79 12.76 8.14 5.67 2.91 4.17
Share price1, 3 190.53 227.60 181.89 67.80 109.91 84.59
Valuation Ratio
P/E ratio4 17.65 17.84 22.36 11.96 37.80 20.26
Benchmarks
P/E Ratio, Competitors5
Amazon.com Inc. 58.66 48.08 78.20 86.30
Home Depot Inc. 17.09 19.94 24.51 17.38 18.87
TJX Cos. Inc. 25.22 22.20 881.78 17.13 21.11 20.19
P/E Ratio, Sector
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail 39.66 63.32 40.84 49.11 48.49
P/E Ratio, Industry
Consumer Discretionary 33.27 49.46 42.84 90.96 37.86

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2023 Calculation
EPS = Net earnings ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 6,437,000,000 ÷ 596,356,261 = 10.79

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Lowe’s Cos. Inc. Annual Report.

4 2023 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= 190.53 ÷ 10.79 = 17.65

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Valuation ratio Description The company
P/E ratio The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. Lowe’s Cos. Inc. P/E ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.

Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)

Lowe’s Cos. Inc., historical P/OP calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Feb 3, 2023 Jan 28, 2022 Jan 29, 2021 Jan 31, 2020 Feb 1, 2019 Feb 2, 2018
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 596,356,261 661,561,297 717,256,852 754,948,648 795,922,717 825,766,281
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Operating income (in millions) 10,159 12,093 9,647 6,314 4,018 6,586
Operating profit per share2 17.04 18.28 13.45 8.36 5.05 7.98
Share price1, 3 190.53 227.60 181.89 67.80 109.91 84.59
Valuation Ratio
P/OP ratio4 11.18 12.45 13.52 8.11 21.77 10.61
Benchmarks
P/OP Ratio, Competitors5
Amazon.com Inc. 48.43 86.50 64.48 72.85 68.77
Home Depot Inc. 12.16 14.22 17.25 12.33 13.51
TJX Cos. Inc. 18.15 15.32 137.02 12.69 15.31 13.54
P/OP Ratio, Sector
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail 30.02 30.89 39.89 39.83 35.55
P/OP Ratio, Industry
Consumer Discretionary 28.44 27.99 43.80 68.07 29.55

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2023 Calculation
Operating profit per share = Operating income ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 10,159,000,000 ÷ 596,356,261 = 17.04

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Lowe’s Cos. Inc. Annual Report.

4 2023 Calculation
P/OP ratio = Share price ÷ Operating profit per share
= 190.53 ÷ 17.04 = 11.18

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/OP ratio Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. Lowe’s Cos. Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2021 to 2022 and from 2022 to 2023.

Price to Sales (P/S)

Lowe’s Cos. Inc., historical P/S calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Feb 3, 2023 Jan 28, 2022 Jan 29, 2021 Jan 31, 2020 Feb 1, 2019 Feb 2, 2018
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 596,356,261 661,561,297 717,256,852 754,948,648 795,922,717 825,766,281
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Net sales (in millions) 97,059 96,250 89,597 72,148 71,309 68,619
Sales per share2 162.75 145.49 124.92 95.57 89.59 83.10
Share price1, 3 190.53 227.60 181.89 67.80 109.91 84.59
Valuation Ratio
P/S ratio4 1.17 1.56 1.46 0.71 1.23 1.02
Benchmarks
P/S Ratio, Competitors5
Amazon.com Inc. 3.10 2.06 3.41 4.32 3.56
Home Depot Inc. 1.86 2.17 2.39 1.77 1.94
TJX Cos. Inc. 1.77 1.50 2.48 1.34 1.66 1.47
P/S Ratio, Sector
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail 2.59 1.99 2.94 3.23 2.73
P/S Ratio, Industry
Consumer Discretionary 2.59 2.26 3.57 3.77 2.31

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2023 Calculation
Sales per share = Net sales ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 97,059,000,000 ÷ 596,356,261 = 162.75

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Lowe’s Cos. Inc. Annual Report.

4 2023 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= 190.53 ÷ 162.75 = 1.17

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.

Valuation ratio Description The company
P/S ratio An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. Lowe’s Cos. Inc. P/S ratio increased from 2021 to 2022 but then decreased significantly from 2022 to 2023.

Price to Book Value (P/BV)

Lowe’s Cos. Inc., historical P/BV calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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Feb 3, 2023 Jan 28, 2022 Jan 29, 2021 Jan 31, 2020 Feb 1, 2019 Feb 2, 2018
No. shares of common stock outstanding1 596,356,261 661,561,297 717,256,852 754,948,648 795,922,717 825,766,281
Selected Financial Data (US$)
Shareholders’ equity (deficit) (in millions) (14,254) (4,816) 1,437 1,972 3,644 5,873
Book value per share (BVPS)2 -23.90 -7.28 2.00 2.61 4.58 7.11
Share price1, 3 190.53 227.60 181.89 67.80 109.91 84.59
Valuation Ratio
P/BV ratio4 90.79 25.96 24.01 11.89
Benchmarks
P/BV Ratio, Competitors5
Amazon.com Inc. 8.84 7.25 11.60 17.86 16.11
Home Depot Inc. 187.12 95.58
TJX Cos. Inc. 13.86 12.14 13.68 9.42 12.79 10.23
P/BV Ratio, Sector
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail 11.65 11.07 14.31 20.07 19.77
P/BV Ratio, Industry
Consumer Discretionary 9.99 9.38 12.86 16.57 11.85

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2023-02-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-02-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-02-02).

1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.

2 2023 Calculation
BVPS = Shareholders’ equity (deficit) ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= -14,254,000,000 ÷ 596,356,261 = -23.90

3 Closing price as at the filing date of Lowe’s Cos. Inc. Annual Report.

4 2023 Calculation
P/BV ratio = Share price ÷ BVPS
= 190.53 ÷ -23.90 =

5 Click competitor name to see calculations.