Lowe's Companies (LOW) vs. The TJX Companies (TJX)
This page compares Lowe's Companies (LOW) with The TJX Companies (TJX) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Lowe's Companies (LOW) and The TJX Companies (TJX) both belong to the Specialty Retail industry, though LOW is classified under Home Improvement Retail while TJX falls under Apparel Retail.
| Symbol | LOW | TJX |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Lowe's Companies Inc. | The TJX Companies, Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Discretionary | Consumer Discretionary |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail | Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Specialty Retail | Specialty Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Home Improvement Retail | Apparel Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 121.88 billion USD | 182.13 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NYSE | NYSE |
| Listing Date | March 17, 1980 | June 26, 1987 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Lowe's Companies (LOW) at 18.39 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while The TJX Companies (TJX) at 32.08 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — TJX carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.
LOW
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
18.39
- Max
- 53.61
- Q3
- 30.55
- Median
- 19.36
- Q1
- 12.51
- Min
- 1.10
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
32.08
- Max
- 53.61
- Q3
- 30.55
- Median
- 19.36
- Q1
- 12.51
- Min
- 1.10
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Lowe's Companies (LOW) at 1.38 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while The TJX Companies (TJX) at 2.96 sits in the pricier quartile — TJX costs more per dollar of sales.
LOW
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.38
- Max
- 3.54
- Q3
- 1.72
- Median
- 0.67
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.03
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
2.96
- Max
- 3.54
- Q3
- 1.72
- Median
- 0.67
- Q1
- 0.28
- Min
- 0.03
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Lowe's Companies (LOW) reports a negative Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) of -13.15, meaning negative book equity — the multiple itself is not meaningful for valuation. Meanwhile The TJX Companies (TJX) reports 17.91, ranking against industry peers normally.
LOW
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
-13.15
- Max
- 10.54
- Q3
- 5.02
- Median
- 2.14
- Q1
- 1.08
- Min
- -3.34
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
17.91
- Max
- 10.54
- Q3
- 5.02
- Median
- 2.14
- Q1
- 1.08
- Min
- -3.34
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | LOW | TJX |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 18.39 | 32.08 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.38 | 2.96 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | -13.15 | 17.91 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 3.95% | 2.37% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
The TJX Companies (TJX) reports Return on Equity (TTM) of 61.25% and can be ranked against industry peers; Lowe's Companies (LOW) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
LOW
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
--
- Max
- 61.25%
- Q3
- 31.26%
- Median
- 12.94%
- Q1
- 4.48%
- Min
- -29.94%
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
61.25%
- Max
- 61.25%
- Q3
- 31.26%
- Median
- 12.94%
- Q1
- 4.48%
- Min
- -29.94%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
The TJX Companies (TJX) at 9.40% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Lowe's Companies (LOW) at 7.51%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
LOW
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
7.51%
- Max
- 20.45%
- Q3
- 8.62%
- Median
- 3.31%
- Q1
- 0.48%
- Min
- -11.15%
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
9.40%
- Max
- 20.45%
- Q3
- 8.62%
- Median
- 3.31%
- Q1
- 0.48%
- Min
- -11.15%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
The TJX Companies (TJX) at 11.77% operates in the top Operating Profit Margin (TTM) quartile, ahead of Lowe's Companies (LOW) at 11.07%, which runs around its industry’s norm.
LOW
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
11.07%
- Max
- 23.15%
- Q3
- 11.26%
- Median
- 4.82%
- Q1
- 1.65%
- Min
- -8.07%
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
11.77%
- Max
- 23.15%
- Q3
- 11.26%
- Median
- 4.82%
- Q1
- 1.65%
- Min
- -8.07%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | LOW | TJX |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -- | 61.25% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 12.79% | 13.87% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 7.51% | 9.40% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 11.07% | 11.77% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 33.29% | 31.35% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | LOW | TJX |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 3.12% | 7.12% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | -3.85% | 6.53% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | LOW | TJX |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | -3.11% | 14.32% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 5.23% | 17.92% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Lowe's Companies (LOW) at 1.09 and The 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
1.09
- Max
- 2.97
- Q3
- 1.88
- Median
- 1.38
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.14
- Max
- 2.97
- Q3
- 1.88
- Median
- 1.38
- Q1
- 1.03
- Min
- 0.46
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
The TJX Companies (TJX) reports Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) of 1.36 and can be ranked against industry peers; Lowe's Companies (LOW) has no value available for this period, so a direct comparison isn’t possible.
LOW
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
--
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.09
- Q1
- 0.72
- Min
- 0.01
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.36
- Max
- 3.27
- Q3
- 1.82
- Median
- 1.09
- Q1
- 0.72
- Min
- 0.01
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | LOW | TJX |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.09 | 1.14 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | -- | 1.36 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.32 | 0.97 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Lowe's Companies (LOW) at 2.30% and The TJX Companies (TJX) at 1.16% 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
2.30%
- Max
- 5.66%
- Q3
- 2.58%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
1.16%
- Max
- 5.66%
- Q3
- 2.58%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
The TJX Companies (TJX) at 33.07% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Lowe's Companies (LOW) at 40.57% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
LOW
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
40.57%
- Max
- 78.51%
- Q3
- 33.85%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
TJX
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail industry group
33.07%
- Max
- 78.51%
- Q3
- 33.85%
- Median
- 0.00%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | LOW | TJX |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 2.30% | 1.16% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 40.57% | 33.07% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | LOW | TJX |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | -5.86% | 25.89% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 25.82% | 17.79% |
| Beta | 0.87 | 0.61 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 2.76M | 5.05M |