Lowe's Companies, Inc. (LOW) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Consumer Cyclical
Lowe's Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a home improvement retailer in the United States and Canada. It provides a line of products for construction, maintenance, repair, remodeling, and decorating. The company also offers home improvement products, such as appliances, seasonal and outdoor living, lumber, lawn and garden, kitchens and bath, hardware, building materials, millwork, paint, rough plumbing, tools, electrical, flooring, and décor. In addition, it provides installation services through independent contractors in various product categories; and extended protection plans and repair services. Further, the company provides design, distribution, and installation services for interior surface finishes to home builders and property managers. It sells its national brand-name merchandise and private brand products to professional customers, individual homeowners, and renters. The company serves its products through Lowes.com website, mobile applications, retail home improvement stores and outlet stores, and its branches. Lowe's Companies, Inc. was founded in 1921 and is based in Mooresville, North Carolina.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 6.3% |
| Consumer Cyclical Sector Avg FCF Yield | 5.1% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $7.7B |
| Market Cap | $122.5B |
| P/E Ratio | 18.5x |
Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s FCF yield of 6.3% is above the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s (LOW) free cash flow yield?
Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s (LOW) free cash flow yield is 6.3%. That is above the Consumer Cyclical sector average (5.1%).
Is LOW's free cash flow yield good?
At 6.3%, LOW's free cash flow yield is considered fair — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does Lowe's Companies, Inc. generate?
Lowe's Companies, Inc. generated $7.7B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $122.5B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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