Lowe's Companies Inc EV/EBITDA
Data as of August 04, 2026
EV/EBITDA
12.51
Enterprise Value
$153.68B
EBITDA (TTM)
$12.29B
Sector
Retail
How It's Calculated
12.51 = $153.68B ÷ $12.29B
What This Means
Lowe's Companies Inc's EV/EBITDA of 12.5 is in a moderate range for Retail.
About Lowe's Companies Inc
Lowe's Companies Inc (LOW) operates in the Retail sector, specifically in Retail. With a market capitalization of about $116.52B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $212.06, within a 52-week range of $199.40 to $293.06 (-27.6% from the high, +6.3% from the low). Beta of 0.85 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 Retail. 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 12.51x 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 $153.68B and EBITDA near $12.29B 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 Retail names on our S&P 100 coverage, Lowe's Companies Inc's EV/EBITDA of 12.51 can be compared with peers such as AMZN (18.74), WMT (21.29), COST (29.79). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Retail stocks.
Key Takeaways
- LOW is grouped in the Retail sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.85 suggests lower-than-market 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 12.51 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Retail.
Is 12.51 high or low vs peers?
Among Retail peers (e.g. COST (29.79), WMT (21.29), AMZN (18.74)), LOW's 12.51 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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