prepare an in-depth recommendation for a high-end investor who wants to invest in either The Home Depot, Inc. or Lowe's Companies, Inc., . summarize how these companies are performing currently in comparison to each other and the industry at the same point in time.

Investment Decision The investment decision section is the introduction to your paper and should explain which of the companies researched this term in the Financial Analysis Case you would recommend to make an investment. Explain why you came to this decision. Support and justify your recommendation using business terms and ratio information.

CORE THE HOMI DEPOT The Home Depot Inc Data Feedback Company Summary Company Description Company History Site Contacts Overview The Home Depot Inc (Home Depot) is the retailer of home improvement products. Financial performance, multi-channel sales and multiple categories are the company's major strengths, whereas huge debt remains a cause of concern. Residential construction industries in US, e-retail market in US partnership with Walmart GoLocal are likely to offer growth opportunities to the company. However, increasing manpower costs in the US, intense competition and stringent regulations could affect its business performance. All Contacts Contact Decision Matrix Corporate Family Corporate Overview Signals SWOT News Triggers ADVANCED Strengths Multiple Categories Home Depot's diversified range of products and services and its wide network of stores enable it to improve sales and increase profitability. The company offers products under various categories, namely flooring, tools, paint, lumber, kitchen and bath, plumbing, indoor garden, appliances, building materials, hardware, decor, outdoor garden, millwork, electrical, and lighting. In FY2022, the company generated 10.3% of the company's revenue from indoor garden category, followed by appliances (9.4%), electrical and lighting (8.9%), lumber (8.8%), tools (7.9%), plumbing (7.2%), paint (6.9%), kitchen and bath (6.9%), outdoor garden (6.8%), building material (6.5%), flooring (6.1%), hardware (5.2%), millwork (4.9%), and decor/storage (4.0%). Home Depot offers these products to customers based on their needs under two categories including DIY customers and Professional customers. DIY customers they themselves perform installation process by taking assistance from the company's associates. Professional customers perform building, renovating, remodeling, repairing and maintaining of residential, multifamily, hospitality and commercial facilities, including education, healthcare, government and office buildings.