Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM)vsTyson Foods Inc (TSN)
ADM
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
$66.17
-3.60%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $31.84B
TSN
Tyson Foods Inc
$58.18
-1.59%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $20.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company generates 46% more annual revenue ($80.27B vs $55.13B). ADM leads profitability with a 134.0% profit margin vs 36.0%. ADM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. TSN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
ADM
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSN
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-374.0%
Fair Value
$14.62
Current Price
$66.17
$51.55 premium
Margin of Safety
-1620.3%
Fair Value
$3.74
Current Price
$58.18
$54.44 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 134 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 126 in profit
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of 4.7% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 1.8%
Revenue declined 13.7%
Operating margin of 2.9%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 76.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ADM
The strongest argument for ADM centers on Price/Book, Profit Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 134.0% and operating margin at 1.8%. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TSN
The strongest argument for TSN centers on Price/Book, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.0% and operating margin at 2.9%. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : ADM
The primary concerns for ADM are P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : TSN
The primary concerns for TSN are Operating Margin, P/E Ratio, EPS Growth. A P/E of 105.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ADM profiles as a declining stock while TSN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
ADM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — expect wider price swings.
TSN is growing revenue faster at 5.1% — sustainability is the question.
TSN generates stronger free cash flow (690M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TSN scores higher overall (55/100 vs 51/100), backed by strong 36.0% margins. Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, commonly known as ADM, is an American multinational food processing and commodities trading corporation founded in 1902 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company operates more than 270 plants and 420 crop procurement facilities worldwide, where cereal grains and oilseeds are processed into products used in food, beverage, nutraceutical, industrial, and animal feed markets worldwide.
Tyson Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Tyson Foods, Inc. is an American multinational corporation based in Springdale, Arkansas, that operates in the food industry.
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