Beyond Meat Inc (BYND)vsHormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
BYND
Beyond Meat Inc
$0.71
-9.75%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $399.75M
HRL
Hormel Foods Corporation
$23.62
+1.42%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $13.62B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hormel Foods Corporation generates 4511% more annual revenue ($12.22B vs $264.97M). BYND leads profitability with a 95.0% profit margin vs 3.8%. HRL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.85. HRL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
BYND
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
HRL
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BYND.
Margin of Safety
+48.1%
Fair Value
$46.15
Current Price
$23.62
$22.53 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 95 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
3.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BYND
The strongest argument for BYND centers on Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 95.0% and operating margin at -69.3%.
Bull Case : HRL
The strongest argument for HRL centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : BYND
The primary concerns for BYND are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HRL
The primary concerns for HRL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BYND profiles as a declining stock while HRL is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BYND carries more volatility with a beta of 2.85 — expect wider price swings.
HRL is growing revenue faster at -2.9% — sustainability is the question.
HRL generates stronger free cash flow (97M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HRL scores higher overall (49/100 vs 35/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Beyond Meat Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Beyond Meat, Inc., a food company, manufactures, markets, and sells plant-based meat products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California.
Hormel Foods Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Hormel Foods Corporation is an American company founded in 1891 in Austin, Minnesota, by George A. Hormel as George A. Hormel & Company. Originally focusing on the packaging and selling of ham, Spam, sausage and other pork, chicken, beef and lamb products to consumers; by the 1980s, Hormel began offering a wider range of packaged and refrigerated foods.
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