BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsThe Marzetti Company (MZTI)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$91.43
-0.82%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.86B
MZTI
The Marzetti Company
$128.50
+1.24%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 1003% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $1.94B). MZTI leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs 2.7%. BJ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.36. MZTI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
MZTI
Buy53
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
-12.8%
Fair Value
$138.40
Current Price
$128.50
$9.90 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 20.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
1.7% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : MZTI
The strongest argument for MZTI centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, EPS 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 : MZTI
The primary concerns for MZTI are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MZTI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.49 — 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.
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Bottom Line
MZTI scores higher overall (53/100 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.
The Marzetti Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
The Marzetti Company engages in the manufacturing and marketing of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.
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