B&G Foods Inc (BGS)vsGeneral Mills Inc (GIS)
BGS
B&G Foods Inc
$3.90
-1.27%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $326.29M
GIS
General Mills Inc
$33.15
+2.95%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $18.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 914% more annual revenue ($18.37B vs $1.81B). GIS leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs -4.2%. BGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.55. GIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BGS
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
GIS
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -19.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.9%
2.2% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BGS
The strongest argument for BGS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : GIS
The strongest argument for GIS centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BGS
The primary concerns for BGS are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 5.10 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BGS profiles as a turnaround stock while GIS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BGS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.63 — expect wider price swings.
GIS is growing revenue faster at 2.2% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (296M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GIS scores higher overall (59/100 vs 39/100). 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.
B&G Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
B&G Foods, Inc. manufactures, sells and distributes a portfolio of frozen and non-perishable food and household products in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The company is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
General Mills Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
General Mills, Inc., is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. It is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.
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