Bridgford Foods Corporation (BRID)vsWalmart Inc. (WMT)
BRID
Bridgford Foods Corporation
$6.15
-2.07%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $55.82M
WMT
Walmart Inc.
$104.34
-1.64%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $909.85B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. generates 310979% more annual revenue ($725.30B vs $233.16M). WMT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs -6.1%. BRID appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.74. WMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
BRID
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
WMT
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 7.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 3.7%
ROE of -10.8% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 23.7%
Trading at 8.8x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRID
The strongest argument for BRID centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 11.4% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.74 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BRID
The primary concerns for BRID are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 40.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRID profiles as a turnaround stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.60 — expect wider price swings.
BRID is growing revenue faster at 11.4% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (7.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMT scores higher overall (49/100 vs 46/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Bridgford Foods Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Bridgford Foods Corporation manufactures, markets and distributes frozen, refrigerated food and snack products in the United States.
Walmart Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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