LOW vs MAR
Lowe's and Marriott International, both Consumer Cyclical
Lowe's is the larger company at $125B against $104B. On trailing earnings LOW is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 17.8 against 37.1, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year MAR returned +38% against -10% for LOW. Ryufin's sector-relative Smart Score puts LOW ahead, 8/10 against 6/10.
| Figure | LOW | MAR |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $210 | $359 |
| Market cap | $125B | $104B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 17.8 | 37.1 |
| Dividend yield | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| 1-year return | -10% | +38% |
| 5-year return | +20% | +156% |
| Ryufin Smart Scoresector-relative, 1–10 | 8/10 | 6/10 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
Lowe's
Revenue of $23B in Q1 2026, net income $1.6B. Its largest reported line is Home Decor, 32% of the disclosed total.
Marriott International
Revenue of $7.1B in Q2 2026, net income $766M. Its largest reported line is US And Canada, 74% of the disclosed total.
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