Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsCoffee Holding Co Inc (JVA)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$115.88
+1.53%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.51B
JVA
Coffee Holding Co Inc
$4.65
-0.43%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $28.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 42393% more annual revenue ($42.72B vs $100.54M). DG leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs 1.9%. JVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.89. JVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
DG
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
JVA
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.8%
Fair Value
$215.69
Current Price
$115.88
$99.81 discount
Margin of Safety
+88.3%
Fair Value
$27.30
Current Price
$4.65
$22.65 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 121.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.36 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : JVA
The strongest argument for JVA centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 20.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.89 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : JVA
The primary concerns for JVA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DG profiles as a value stock while JVA is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
JVA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
JVA is growing revenue faster at 20.0% — sustainability is the question.
DG generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DG scores higher overall (65/100 vs 65/100). JVA offers better value entry with a 88.3% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Strong 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.
Dollar General Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Visit Website →Coffee Holding Co Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. manufactures, roasts, packs, markets and distributes roast and blended coffees in the United States, Australia, Canada, England and China. The company is headquartered in Staten Island, New York.
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