BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsTE Connectivity Ltd (TEL)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$92.97
-1.44%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $12.05B
TEL
TE Connectivity Ltd
$206.20
-1.84%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $60.19B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 15% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $18.70B). TEL leads profitability with a 15.5% profit margin vs 2.7%. TEL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.12. TEL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TEL
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+26.1%
Fair Value
$134.73
Current Price
$92.97
$41.76 discount
Margin of Safety
-60.0%
Fair Value
$142.79
Current Price
$206.20
$63.41 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Earnings expanding 7150.0% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
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 : TEL
The strongest argument for TEL centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 20.3%. Revenue growth of 14.5% 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 : TEL
No major red flags identified for TEL, but monitor valuation.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while TEL is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
TEL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
TEL is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
TEL generates stronger free cash flow (677M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TEL scores higher overall (76/100 vs 52/100), backed by strong 15.5% margins and 14.5% revenue growth. BJ offers better value entry with a 26.1% 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.
TE Connectivity Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS · USA
TE Connectivity is an American Swiss-domiciled technology company that designs and manufactures connectors and sensors for several industries, such as automotive, industrial equipment, data communication systems, aerospace, defense, medical, oil and gas, consumer electronics and energy.
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