Beyond Meat Inc (BYND)vsKraft Heinz Co (KHC)
BYND
Beyond Meat Inc
$10.21
-2.30%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $179.68M
KHC
Kraft Heinz Co
$24.60
+0.86%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $29.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kraft Heinz Co generates 9520% more annual revenue ($24.90B vs $258.85M). BYND leads profitability with a 115.9% profit margin vs -13.6%. KHC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. KHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
BYND
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
KHC
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BYND.
Margin of Safety
+14.7%
Fair Value
$29.30
Current Price
$24.60
$4.70 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 116 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -9.4% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.4%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BYND
The strongest argument for BYND centers on Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 115.9% and operating margin at -42.5%.
Bull Case : KHC
The strongest argument for KHC centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BYND
The primary concerns for BYND are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 7.19 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : KHC
The primary concerns for KHC are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BYND profiles as a declining stock while KHC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
BYND carries more volatility with a beta of 2.76 — expect wider price swings.
KHC is growing revenue faster at -1.4% — sustainability is the question.
KHC generates stronger free cash flow (893M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KHC scores higher overall (57/100 vs 37/100). 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.
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.
Kraft Heinz Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC), commonly known as Kraft Heinz, is an American food company formed by the merger of Kraft Foods and Heinz, co-headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Compare with Other PACKAGED FOODS Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?