BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsAMCON Distributing Company (DIT)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$91.43
-0.82%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.86B
DIT
AMCON Distributing Company
$88.85
-2.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $88.82M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 810% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $2.36B). BJ leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs 0.0%. DIT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. DIT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
DIT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.9%
Fair Value
$132.45
Current Price
$91.43
$41.02 discount
Margin of Safety
+82.3%
Fair Value
$638.51
Current Price
$88.85
$549.66 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 124.6% YoY
17.1% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : DIT
The strongest argument for DIT centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 17.1% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BJ
The primary concerns for BJ are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : DIT
The primary concerns for DIT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 193.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while DIT is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BJ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.33 — expect wider price swings.
DIT is growing revenue faster at 17.1% — sustainability is the question.
BJ generates stronger free cash flow (193M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DIT scores higher overall (56/100 vs 52/100) and 17.1% revenue growth. BJ offers better value entry with a 24.9% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., operates warehouse clubs on the East Coast of the United States. The company is headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts.
AMCON Distributing Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
AMCON Distributing Company is engaged in the wholesale distribution of consumer products in the Central, Rocky Mountain and Mid-South regions of the United States. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
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