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Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX)

This page compares Lowe's (LOW) with TJX Companies (TJX) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Lowe's (LOW) and TJX Companies (TJX) both belong to the Specialty Retail industry, though LOW is classified under Home Improvement Retail while TJX falls under Apparel Retail.

SymbolLOWTJX
Company NameLowe's Companies, Inc.The TJX Companies, Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer DiscretionaryConsumer Discretionary
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & RetailConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty RetailSpecialty Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryHome Improvement RetailApparel Retail
Market Capitalization122.30 billion USD166.62 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateMarch 17, 1980June 26, 1987
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

LOW
TJX
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Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolLOWTJX
5-Day Price Return-2.90%-0.01%
13-Week Price Return-24.14%-2.73%
26-Week Price Return-6.44%2.41%
52-Week Price Return-6.92%12.68%
Month-to-Date Return-8.70%-4.15%
Year-to-Date Return-9.60%-2.19%
10-Day Avg. Volume2.69M6.45M
3-Month Avg. Volume2.77M5.08M
3-Month Volatility31.17%19.40%
Beta0.900.63

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Lowe's (LOW) leads with Return on Equity (TTM) of 264.53%, above its industry benchmark range, while TJX Companies (TJX) at 59.53% also ranks strongly in the top quartile.

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

264.53%

Max
67.95%
Q3
38.08%
Median
15.30%
Q1
4.14%
Min
-36.11%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

59.53%

Max
67.95%
Q3
38.08%
Median
15.30%
Q1
4.14%
Min
-36.11%
Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 9.10% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Lowe's (LOW) at 7.71%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

7.71%

Max
17.58%
Q3
8.90%
Median
4.27%
Q1
0.65%
Min
-9.03%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

9.10%

Max
17.58%
Q3
8.90%
Median
4.27%
Q1
0.65%
Min
-9.03%
Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Lowe's (LOW) at 11.77% and TJX Companies (TJX) at 11.89% rank in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into operating income more strongly than typical competitors.

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

11.77%

Max
25.31%
Q3
11.76%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

11.89%

Max
25.31%
Q3
11.76%
Median
5.77%
Q1
1.83%
Min
-7.21%
Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolLOWTJX
Return on Equity (TTM)264.53%59.53%
Return on Assets (TTM)13.34%16.19%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)7.71%9.10%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)11.77%11.89%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)33.47%30.96%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Both Lowe's (LOW) at 1.08 and TJX Companies (TJX) at 1.14 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.08

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.14

Max
2.65
Q3
1.82
Median
1.40
Q1
1.06
Min
0.45
Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 0.28 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Lowe's (LOW) at 52.23 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

52.23

Max
3.27
Q3
1.55
Median
0.48
Q1
0.01
Min
0.00

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

0.28

Max
3.27
Q3
1.55
Median
0.48
Q1
0.01
Min
0.00
Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

TJX Companies (TJX) posts Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) of 773.67, above its industry benchmark range, while Lowe's (LOW) at 7.22 sits closer to the industry mid-range.

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

7.22

Max
79.22
Q3
35.15
Median
6.48
Q1
1.53
Min
-45.33

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

773.67

Max
79.22
Q3
35.15
Median
6.48
Q1
1.53
Min
-45.33
Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolLOWTJX
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.081.14
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.190.51
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)52.230.28
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)7.22773.67

Growth

Revenue Growth

Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolLOWTJX
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)10.94%8.52%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)3.12%7.12%
3-Year Revenue CAGR-3.85%6.53%
5-Year Revenue CAGR-0.75%13.44%

EPS Growth

Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolLOWTJX
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-10.49%28.07%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)-2.89%14.36%
3-Year EPS CAGR5.22%17.93%
5-Year EPS CAGR8.84%130.72%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Lowe's (LOW) at 2.16% and TJX Companies (TJX) at 1.10% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.16%

Max
6.39%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.10%

Max
6.39%
Q3
2.85%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both Lowe's (LOW) at 39.62% and TJX Companies (TJX) at 33.53% post Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) outside their industries’ typical mid-range — either leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

39.62%

Max
74.93%
Q3
33.16%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

33.53%

Max
74.93%
Q3
33.16%
Median
0.00%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolLOWTJX
Dividend Yield (TTM)2.16%1.10%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)39.62%33.53%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Both Lowe's (LOW) at 18.36 and TJX Companies (TJX) at 30.54 post Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing earnings multiple.

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

18.36

Max
58.62
Q3
30.54
Median
19.27
Q1
11.31
Min
1.87

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

30.54

Max
58.62
Q3
30.54
Median
19.27
Q1
11.31
Min
1.87
Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Lowe's (LOW) at 1.42 carries typical industry Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while TJX Companies (TJX) at 2.78 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — TJX carries a higher trailing revenue multiple relative to peers.

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

1.42

Max
4.20
Q3
1.90
Median
0.65
Q1
0.35
Min
0.08

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

2.78

Max
4.20
Q3
1.90
Median
0.65
Q1
0.35
Min
0.08
Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

TJX Companies (TJX) at 16.36 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), but Lowe's (LOW) at 316.28 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated book-value multiples relative to peers, with LOW higher.

LOW

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

316.28

Max
18.52
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50

TJX

Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group

16.36

Max
18.52
Q3
10.49
Median
3.65
Q1
1.73
Min
0.50
Lowe's (LOW) vs. TJX Companies (TJX): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolLOWTJX
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)18.3630.54
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.422.78
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)316.2816.36
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)15.9733.42