BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsTyson Foods Inc (TSN)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$93.51
-0.40%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.86B
TSN
Tyson Foods Inc
$63.68
-0.61%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $22.39B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tyson Foods Inc generates 157% more annual revenue ($55.13B vs $21.46B). BJ leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs 0.4%. TSN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.04. TSN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TSN
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.9%
Fair Value
$132.52
Current Price
$93.51
$39.01 discount
Margin of Safety
+39.7%
Fair Value
$106.73
Current Price
$63.68
$43.05 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
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
ROE of 1.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.9%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : TSN
The strongest argument for TSN centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 1.04 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its 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 : TSN
The primary concerns for TSN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 113.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
BJ is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
TSN generates stronger free cash flow (690M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TSN 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.
Tyson Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Tyson Foods, Inc. is an American multinational corporation based in Springdale, Arkansas, that operates in the food industry.
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