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Lowe'sMEX:LOW 68 EV-to-OCF is 16.72 as of Aug. 22, 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 17.80. GuruFocus rates MEX:LOW with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN4,377.99 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,134 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lowe's ranks worse than 75.49% on this metric.
EV-to-OCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its cash flow from operations. As of today, Lowe's's Enterprise Value is MXN2,708,225 Mil.
Lowe's's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was MXN161,993 Mil. Therefore, Lowe's's EV-to-OCF for today is 16.72.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lowe's's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:LOW'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.16 Med: 17.8 Max: 33
Current: 17.25
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Lowe's was 33.00. The lowest was 10.16. And the median was 17.80.
MEX:LOW's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 75.49% of 1134
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 7.135
vs MEX:LOW: 17.25
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
As of today (2026-08-22), Lowe's's stock price is MXN3739.00.
Lowe's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 was MXN209.624. Therefore, Lowe's's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 17.84.
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Lowe's's share price for today is MXN3739.00.
Lowe's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN209.624.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lowe's EV-to-OCF Related Terms
Lowe's EV-to-OCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lowe's's EV-to-OCF can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, Lowe's's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Lowe's EV-to-OCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lowe's's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lowe's's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Lowe's's current Enterprise Value is MXN2,708,225 Mil.
Lowe's's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jul. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN161,993 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Lowe's (MEX:LOW) has a EV-to-OCF of 16.72 as of Aug. 22, 2026. This is near median its historical median of 17.80. Over the past decade, Lowe's' EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.16 to 33.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Lowe's ranks #856 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 75.5%.
Is Lowe's' EV-to-OCF too high?
Lowe's' current EV-to-OCF of 16.72 is near median its 10-year median of 17.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.16 to a high of 33.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.14. Lowe's' value of 16.72 is 134.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lowe's ranks #856 out of 1134 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lowe's has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lowe's' EV-to-OCF compare to FND and HVT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lowe's ranks #856 out of 1134 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Lowe's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.14. Lowe's' value of 16.72 is 134.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Lowe's' own EV-to-OCF has ranged from 10.16 to 33.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.80 vs. the industry median of 7.14, Lowe's has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 7.14, based on 1,134 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lowe's's current EV-to-OCF of 16.72 is 134.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lowe's's current EV-to-OCF is 16.72, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lowe's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lowe's (MEX:LOW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN4,377.99, compared to a current price of MXN3,739.00 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 16.72, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.80 and 134.3% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 7.14. Lowe's' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lowe's (MEX:LOW), the current EV-to-OCF is 16.72 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Lowe's (MEX:LOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lowe's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,739.00 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN4,377.99.
GuruFocus considers Lowe's to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LOW:
EV-to-OCF: 16.72 (near median its 10-year median of 17.80)
GF Value™: MXN4,377.99 vs. price of MXN3,739.00 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 134.3% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#856 of 1134)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lowe's is the second-largest home improvement retailer globally, with 1,759 stores in the US, after the 2023 divestiture of its Canadian locations. The firm's stores offer products and services for home decorating, maintenance, repair, and remodeling, with maintenance and repair accounting for two-thirds of products sold. Lowe's primarily targets retail do-it-yourself (around 70% of sales) and do-it-for-me customers, but has expanded its professional business clients to 30% from less than 20% in the past seven years (set to expand further with the acquisition of FBM). We estimate Lowe's captures a high-single-digit share of the domestic home improvement market, based on US Census data and management's market size estimates.
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