Lowe's Companies, Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
12.86
Enterprise Value
$161.96B
EBITDA (TTM)
$12.60B
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
How It's Calculated
12.86 = $161.96B ÷ $12.60B
What This Means
Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 12.9 is in a moderate range for Consumer Cyclical.
About Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically in Home Improvement Retail. With a market capitalization of about $120.26B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $214.36, within a 52-week range of $208.00 to $293.06 (-26.9% from the high, +3.1% from the low). Beta of 0.90 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 7.5%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Lowe's Companies, Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Consumer Cyclical. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 12.86x EV/EBITDA, Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) carries a mid-range EV/EBITDA multiple that investors often stack-rank within the sector. Enterprise value of about $161.96B and EBITDA near $12.60B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the LOW metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Cyclical names on our S&P 100 coverage, Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 12.86 can be compared with peers such as AMZN (19.27), TSLA (144.99), MCD (16.95). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Cyclical stocks.
Key Takeaways
- LOW is grouped in the Consumer Cyclical sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.90 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 7.5% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOW's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s ratio is about 12.86 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Consumer Cyclical.
Is 12.86 high or low vs peers?
Among Consumer Cyclical peers (e.g. TSLA (144.99), F (27.35), SBUX (25.16)), LOW's 12.86 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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