Biglari Holdings Inc (BH)vsDarden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
BH
Biglari Holdings Inc
$315.89
-1.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $964.98M
DRI
Darden Restaurants Inc
$201.66
+0.57%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $23.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Darden Restaurants Inc generates 3129% more annual revenue ($12.76B vs $395.26M). DRI leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs -9.5%. DRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BH
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
DRI
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BH.
Margin of Safety
-229.4%
Fair Value
$64.60
Current Price
$201.66
$137.06 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.6%
ROE of -6.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 64.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 11.0x book value
Earnings declined 3.3%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BH
The strongest argument for BH centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : DRI
The strongest argument for DRI centers on Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BH
The primary concerns for BH are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : DRI
The primary concerns for DRI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BH profiles as a turnaround stock while DRI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
BH is growing revenue faster at 9.6% — sustainability is the question.
DRI generates stronger free cash flow (606M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DRI scores higher overall (55/100 vs 34/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Biglari Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Biglari Holdings Inc., primarily operates and franchises restaurants in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Darden Restaurants Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is an American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Orlando.
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