BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsTantech Holdings Ltd (TANH)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$93.89
+2.69%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.86B
TANH
Tantech Holdings Ltd
$0.39
-4.18%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.32M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 51009% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $41.98M). TANH leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 2.7%. BJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TANH
Hold42
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
+55.3%
Fair Value
$2.05
Current Price
$0.39
$1.66 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%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.5%
Earnings declined 11.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : TANH
The strongest argument for TANH 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 : TANH
The primary concerns for TANH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while TANH is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
TANH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.76 — 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 42/100). TANH offers better value entry with a 55.3% 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.
Tantech Holdings Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · China
Tantech Holdings Ltd, develops and manufactures bamboo-based charcoal products for industrial energy, domestic cooking, heating, purification, agriculture and cleaning applications in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company is headquartered in Lishui, the People's Republic of China.
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