Better Buy: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. vs. Home Depot

Dow giants Wal-Mart (NYSE: WMT) and Home Depot (NYSE: HD) have each, in their own way, used the big-box retailing concept to devastate their competition over the years. Wal-Mart employs a focus on low prices to protect its dominant market share while Home Depot's product authority keeps it growing faster than national threats like Lowe's.

Judging by the gap in stock valuations, investors are far more optimistic about Home Depot's business today. Below, we'll look at why the home improvement giant looks like the better stock to buy right now.

Here are a few key statistics to get us started:

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Source: Fool.com