Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY)vsFive Below Inc (FIVE)
BBY
Best Buy Co. Inc
$94.83
+4.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.73B
FIVE
Five Below Inc
$249.59
+2.04%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $13.60B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Best Buy Co. Inc generates 694% more annual revenue ($42.20B vs $5.31B). FIVE leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs 3.0%. FIVE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.98. FIVE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
BBY
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
FIVE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-60.8%
Fair Value
$41.72
Current Price
$94.83
$53.11 premium
Margin of Safety
+25.9%
Fair Value
$278.16
Current Price
$249.59
$28.57 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 40 in profit
Earnings expanding 70.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 418.2% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 22.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.6% revenue growth
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.9%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBY
The strongest argument for BBY centers on Return on Equity, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : FIVE
The strongest argument for FIVE centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BBY
The primary concerns for BBY are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : FIVE
The primary concerns for FIVE are Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BBY profiles as a value stock while FIVE is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BBY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
FIVE is growing revenue faster at 22.9% — sustainability is the question.
BBY generates stronger free cash flow (737M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FIVE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 60/100) and 22.9% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Best Buy Co. Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American multinational consumer electronics retailer headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota.
Five Below Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Five Below, Inc. is a specialty value retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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