BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsLaureate Education Inc (LAUR)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$91.43
-0.82%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.86B
LAUR
Laureate Education Inc
$31.59
+0.67%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.51B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 1161% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $1.70B). LAUR leads profitability with a 16.6% profit margin vs 2.7%. LAUR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.15. LAUR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 79/100 (B+).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
LAUR
Strong Buy79
out of 100
Grade: B+
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
-82.6%
Fair Value
$18.83
Current Price
$31.59
$12.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.2%
Earnings expanding 88.4% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 27.9% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
No major concerns identified
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : LAUR
The strongest argument for LAUR centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.6% and operating margin at 33.2%. Revenue growth of 27.9% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : LAUR
No major red flags identified for LAUR, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while LAUR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
LAUR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.62 — expect wider price swings.
LAUR is growing revenue faster at 27.9% — sustainability is the question.
BJ generates stronger free cash flow (193M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LAUR scores higher overall (79/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 16.6% margins and 27.9% revenue growth. BJ offers better value entry with a 24.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Laureate Education Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Laureate Education, Inc. offers higher education programs and services to students through a network of universities and institutions of higher education. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
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