BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsEdgewell Personal Care Co (EPC)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$93.89
+2.69%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.86B
EPC
Edgewell Personal Care Co
$22.55
+3.68%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.09B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 862% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $2.23B). BJ leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs -1.7%. BJ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.36. BJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
EPC
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.9%
Fair Value
$132.45
Current Price
$93.89
$38.56 discount
Margin of Safety
+58.9%
Fair Value
$51.08
Current Price
$22.55
$28.53 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
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
1.9% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.4% — below average capital efficiency
Operating margin of 1.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : EPC
The strongest argument for EPC centers on Price/Book.
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 : EPC
The primary concerns for EPC are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 212.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while EPC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
EPC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
BJ is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
BJ generates stronger free cash flow (193M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BJ scores higher overall (52/100 vs 44/100). EPC offers better value entry with a 58.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" 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.
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.
Edgewell Personal Care Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Edgewell Personal Care Company manufactures and markets personal care products in the wet shaving, sun and skin care, and feminine care categories in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut.
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