BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsArcadia Biosciences Inc (RKDA)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$91.43
-0.82%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.86B
RKDA
Arcadia Biosciences Inc
$1.05
-0.94%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.20M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 441589% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $4.86M). BJ leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs -48.1%. BJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
RKDA
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
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
+56.6%
Fair Value
$4.01
Current Price
$1.05
$2.96 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
Earnings expanding 28.5% 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
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -45.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 25.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : RKDA
The strongest argument for RKDA centers on Price/Book, 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 : RKDA
The primary concerns for RKDA are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while RKDA is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
RKDA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — 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 37/100). RKDA offers better value entry with a 56.6% 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.
Arcadia Biosciences Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. is dedicated to developing various crop productivity traits primarily in hemp, wheat, and soybeans. The company is headquartered in Davis, California.
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