Lowe's Companies, Inc.

Lowe's Companies, Inc.

203.01
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+6.61
(+3.37%)
11.86EPS
17.56P/E
116.94BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. carries a market capitalization of 116.94B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 155.79B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap116.94B
Enterprise Value155.79B

Important Dates

Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 18, 2026.

Earnings Date11/18/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. has 560.71M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding560.71M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.56. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.29, and the price-to-book ratio stands at -15.72.

PE Ratio17.56
PS Ratio1.29
PB Ratio-15.72
P/TBV Ratio-6.84
P/FCF Ratio12.61
P/OCF Ratio12.59

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.21 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.72 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 15.14 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Lowe's Companies, Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 14.86, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 155.79B versus a market cap of 116.94B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.72
EV / EBITDA12.21
EV / EBIT15.14
EV / FCF14.86

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.10, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is -565.05, indicating conservative leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 7.92 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.10
Quick Ratio0.21
Debt / Equity-565.05
Debt / EBITDA3.29
Interest Coverage7.92

Financial Efficiency

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These figures cover the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 25.07 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 12.96, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 25.27, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 329,442.62 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 274,500.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.55 indicates how many times Lowe's Companies, Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Assets (ROA)12.96
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)25.07
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)25.27
Revenue Per Employee329,442.62
Employee Count274,500.00
Inventory Turnover3.55

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. recorded 2.12B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 24.19, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 8.76B, leaving 6.64B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax2.12B
Effective Tax Rate24.19

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s stock has declined approximately 17.35% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 198.65, while the 200-day moving average is 228.22.

52-Week Price Change-17.35%
50-Day Moving Average198.65
200-Day Moving Average228.22

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. generated 90.43B in revenue and converted that into 6.64B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 11.86. EBITDA reached 12.76B, while operating income came in at 10.29B.

Revenue90.43B
Gross Profit29.92B
Operating Income10.29B
Pretax Income8.76B
Net Income6.64B
EBITDA12.76B
EBIT10.29B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)11.86

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. holds 3.17B in cash and equivalents against 42.02B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 34.38B. Total book value stands at -7.44B, with working capital of 2.21B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents3.17B
Total Debt42.02B
Net Debt34.38B
Equity (Book Value)-7.44B
Book Value Per Share-13.26
Working Capital2.21B

Cash Flow

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Lowe's Companies, Inc. produced 9.26B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026.

Operating Cash Flow9.26B
Free Cash Flow9.26B
FCF Per Share16.56

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a gross margin of 33.08, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 11.38 and net profit margin of 7.35 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin33.08
Operating Margin11.38
Pretax Margin9.69
Profit Margin7.35
EBITDA Margin14.11

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. paid dividends of 4.81 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 40.52 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 7.93, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 0.23, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Lowe's Companies, Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share4.81
Payout Ratio40.52
Shareholder Yield0.23
FCF Yield7.93

Stock Splits

Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on July 3, 2006 with a 1:2 split ratio.

Last Split Date7/3/2006
Split Ratio1:2

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, Lowe's Companies, Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 3.61, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.61