B&G Foods Inc (BGS)vsGeneral Mills Inc (GIS)
BGS
B&G Foods Inc
$3.15
-2.02%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $256.02M
GIS
General Mills Inc
$35.85
-0.31%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $20.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 940% more annual revenue ($18.42B vs $1.77B). GIS leads profitability with a -0.5% profit margin vs -4.0%. BGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.55. GIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
BGS
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
GIS
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -19.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.7%
2.2% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BGS
The strongest argument for BGS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : GIS
GIS has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bear Case : BGS
The primary concerns for BGS are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 6.52 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BGS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.54 — expect wider price swings.
GIS is growing revenue faster at 2.2% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (368M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GIS scores higher overall (42/100 vs 39/100). Both earn "Hold" 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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