Arko Corp (ARKO)vsBest Buy Co. Inc (BBY)
ARKO
Arko Corp
$4.10
-3.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $425.18M
BBY
Best Buy Co. Inc
$103.41
-1.66%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $21.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Best Buy Co. Inc generates 513% more annual revenue ($42.20B vs $6.89B). BBY leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs 0.2%. BBY trades at a lower P/E of 17.7x. BBY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
ARKO
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
BBY
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+10.4%
Fair Value
$7.03
Current Price
$4.10
$2.93 discount
Margin of Safety
-57.5%
Fair Value
$42.60
Current Price
$103.41
$60.81 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 22.2% year-over-year
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Earnings expanding 70.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.6% revenue growth
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARKO
The strongest argument for ARKO centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 22.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : BBY
The strongest argument for BBY centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : ARKO
The primary concerns for ARKO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 47.4x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 5.00 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : BBY
The primary concerns for BBY are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARKO profiles as a growth stock while BBY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BBY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
ARKO is growing revenue faster at 22.2% — sustainability is the question.
BBY generates stronger free cash flow (737M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BBY scores higher overall (60/100 vs 46/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arko Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Arko Corp. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Best Buy Co. Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American multinational consumer electronics retailer headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota.
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