B&G Foods Inc (BGS)vsWalmart Inc. (WMT)
BGS
B&G Foods Inc
$5.54
+4.53%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $430.20M
WMT
Walmart Inc.
$131.93
+3.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. generates 38899% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $1.83B). WMT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs -2.4%. BGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.55. WMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
BGS
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+85.5%
Fair Value
$35.25
Current Price
$5.54
$29.71 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WMT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 6.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -8.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.2%
Trading at 10.6x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BGS
The strongest argument for BGS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BGS
The primary concerns for BGS are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 46.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BGS profiles as a turnaround stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
WMT is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMT scores higher overall (43/100 vs 41/100). BGS offers better value entry with a 85.5% margin of safety. 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.
Walmart Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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