BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsUniversal Corporation (UVV)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$91.49
+2.05%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.35B
UVV
Universal Corporation
$45.18
-0.33%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 699% more annual revenue ($22.81B vs $2.85B). BJ leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs 0.7%. BJ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.19. BJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
BJ
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
UVV
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-62.6%
Fair Value
$61.20
Current Price
$91.49
$30.29 premium
Margin of Safety
-4.1%
Fair Value
$50.79
Current Price
$45.18
$5.61 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
15.7% revenue growth
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : UVV
The strongest argument for UVV centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : BJ
The primary concerns for BJ are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : UVV
The primary concerns for UVV are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 60.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a growth stock while UVV is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
UVV carries more volatility with a beta of 0.56 — expect wider price swings.
BJ is growing revenue faster at 15.7% — sustainability is the question.
BJ generates stronger free cash flow (224M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BJ scores higher overall (58/100 vs 42/100) and 15.7% revenue growth. 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.
Universal Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · TOBACCO · USA
Universal Corporation processes and supplies leaf tobacco and plant ingredients worldwide. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
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