LOW vs MELI
Lowe's and MercadoLibre, Inc., both Consumer Cyclical
Lowe's is the larger company at $104B against $96B. On trailing earnings LOW is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 15.7 against 51.5, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year MELI returned -23% against -29% for LOW.
| Figure | LOW | MELI |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $186 | $1894 |
| Market cap | $104B | $96B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 15.7 | 51.5 |
| Dividend yield | 2.6% | n/a |
| 1-year return | -29% | -23% |
| 5-year return | -0.4% | +0.2% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 75/100 | 75/100 |
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 $26B in Q2 2026, net income $2.4B. Its largest reported line is Hardlines, 32% of the disclosed total.
MercadoLibre, Inc.
Revenue of $10B in Q2 2026, net income $466M. Its largest reported line is Service, 80% of the disclosed total.
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