Central Garden & Pet Company A (CENTA)vsKraft Heinz Co (KHC)
CENTA
Central Garden & Pet Company A
$32.87
+0.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.08B
KHC
Kraft Heinz Co
$21.51
+0.89%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.24B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kraft Heinz Co generates 707% more annual revenue ($24.94B vs $3.09B). CENTA leads profitability with a 5.0% profit margin vs -23.4%. KHC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. KHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
CENTA
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
KHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-101.0%
Fair Value
$16.66
Current Price
$32.87
$16.21 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KHC.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
5.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.9%
Revenue declined 6.0%
ROE of -12.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.4%
Earnings declined 69.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CENTA
The strongest argument for CENTA centers on Price/Book, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : KHC
The strongest argument for KHC centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CENTA
The primary concerns for CENTA are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : KHC
The primary concerns for KHC are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CENTA profiles as a value stock while KHC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CENTA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
KHC is growing revenue faster at -3.4% — sustainability is the question.
KHC generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CENTA scores higher overall (51/100 vs 51/100). 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.
Central Garden & Pet Company A
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Central Garden & Pet Company produces and distributes various products for the lawn and garden, and pet supply markets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, 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.
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