BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsNew Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$91.49
+2.05%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.35B
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$55.82
+2.27%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $9.92B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 303% more annual revenue ($22.81B vs $5.66B). EDU leads profitability with a 8.4% profit margin vs 2.6%. EDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. EDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
BJ
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
EDU
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-62.6%
Fair Value
$61.20
Current Price
$91.49
$30.29 premium
Margin of Safety
+82.5%
Fair Value
$350.15
Current Price
$55.82
$294.33 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
15.7% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 791.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 23.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Elevated debt levels
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : EDU
The strongest argument for EDU centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 23.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BJ
The primary concerns for BJ are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : EDU
No major red flags identified for EDU, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
EDU carries more volatility with a beta of 0.23 — expect wider price swings.
EDU is growing revenue faster at 23.0% — sustainability is the question.
EDU generates stronger free cash flow (420M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
EDU scores higher overall (64/100 vs 58/100) and 23.0% revenue growth. 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.
New Oriental Education & Technology
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. provides private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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