BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsHelen of Troy Ltd (HELE)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$93.51
-0.40%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.86B
HELE
Helen of Troy Ltd
$23.93
+3.37%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $556.56M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 1101% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $1.79B). BJ leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs -50.3%. HELE appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. HELE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
HELE
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.9%
Fair Value
$132.52
Current Price
$93.51
$39.01 discount
Margin of Safety
+78.1%
Fair Value
$81.06
Current Price
$23.93
$57.13 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Earnings expanding 24.9% YoY
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 -72.5% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.3%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : HELE
The strongest argument for HELE centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.97 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 : HELE
The primary concerns for HELE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while HELE is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
HELE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.86 — 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
HELE scores higher overall (56/100 vs 52/100). 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.
Helen of Troy Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Helen of Troy Limited designs, develops, imports, markets and distributes a portfolio of consumer products globally. The company is headquartered in El Paso, Texas.
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