Lowe'sMIL:1LOW 57 EV-to-FCF is 22.31 as of Jul. 08, 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 22.42. GuruFocus rates MIL:1LOW with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €218.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 774 Retail - Cyclical companies, Lowe's ranks worse than 67.05% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Lowe's's Enterprise Value is €145,429 Mil.
Lowe's's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €6,518 Mil. Therefore, Lowe's's EV-to-FCF for today is 22.31.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lowe's's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1LOW'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.73 Med: 22.42 Max: 51.4
Current: 21.74
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Lowe's was 51.40. The lowest was 11.73. And the median was 22.42.
MIL:1LOW's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 67.05% of 774
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 13.775
vs MIL:1LOW: 21.74
EV-to-FCF 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 (2026-07-08), Lowe's's stock price is €194.10.
Lowe's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €10.127. Therefore, Lowe's's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 19.17.
Lowe's (MIL:1LOW) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF 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 €194.10.
Lowe's's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €10.127.
* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Lowe's EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Lowe's EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lowe's's EV-to-FCF 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-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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-FCF vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lowe's's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lowe's's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Lowe's's current Enterprise Value is €145,429 Mil.
Lowe's's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €6,518 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 (MIL:1LOW) has a EV-to-FCF of 22.31 as of Jul. 08, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lowe's and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.42. Over the past decade, Lowe's' EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.73 to 51.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Lowe's ranks #519 out of 774 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Lowe's' EV-to-FCF too high?
Lowe's' current EV-to-FCF of 22.31 is near median its 10-year median of 22.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.73 to a high of 51.40. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.78. Lowe's' value of 22.31 is 62% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lowe's ranks #519 out of 774 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lowe's has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lowe's' EV-to-FCF compare to FND and HVT?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Lowe's ranks #519 out of 774 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Lowe's in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 13.78. Lowe's' value of 22.31 is 62% above this benchmark. Historically, Lowe's' own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 11.73 to 51.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.42 vs. the industry median of 13.78, 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-FCF for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.78, based on 774 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Lowe's's current EV-to-FCF of 22.31 is 62% 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-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Lowe's and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 13.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lowe's's current EV-to-FCF is 22.31, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.42. 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 (MIL:1LOW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €218.41, compared to a current price of €194.10 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 22.31, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.42 and 62% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.78. Lowe's' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lowe's (MIL:1LOW), the current EV-to-FCF is 22.31 as of Jul. 08, 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 (MIL:1LOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lowe's stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €194.10 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €218.41.
GuruFocus considers Lowe's to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1LOW:
EV-to-FCF: 22.31 (near median its 10-year median of 22.42)
GF Value™: €218.41 vs. price of €194.10 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#519 of 774)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1LOW 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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