LOW vs YUM
By Alex · Tickerpine
Lowe's Companies, Inc. vs Yum! Brands, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | LOW | YUM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $227.73 | $161.33 |
| Market cap | $127.77B | $43.28B |
| P/E ratio | 19.3 | 13.0 |
| ROE | — | — |
| Profit margin | 7.35% | 39.14% |
| Revenue growth | 8.30% | 3.80% |
| Dividend yield | 2.20% | 1.86% |
| Beta | 0.81 | 0.53 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
LOW vs YUM in plain English
- LOW is the bigger company — about 3.0× the market cap of YUM.
- YUM is cheaper on earnings (P/E 13.0 vs 19.3).
- LOW is growing revenue faster (8% vs 4%).
- LOW has the higher dividend yield (2.20% vs 1.86%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
LOW return calculator
See what $1,000 in Lowe's Companies, Inc. would be worth today.
YUM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Yum! Brands, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.