AMCON Distributing Company (DIT)vsSysco Corporation (SYY)
DIT
AMCON Distributing Company
$87.00
+2.59%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $76.43M
SYY
Sysco Corporation
$82.80
+0.56%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $39.44B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sysco Corporation generates 2834% more annual revenue ($82.65B vs $2.82B). SYY leads profitability with a 2.2% profit margin vs 0.0%. DIT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.10. SYY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
DIT
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
SYY
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1705.1%
Fair Value
$6.26
Current Price
$87.00
$80.74 premium
Margin of Safety
-248.9%
Fair Value
$25.23
Current Price
$82.80
$57.57 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 82 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.5% — below average capital efficiency
0.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.4%
Trading at 17.4x book value
3.0% revenue growth
2.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DIT
The strongest argument for DIT centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.10 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SYY
The strongest argument for SYY centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 1.11 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : DIT
The primary concerns for DIT are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 127.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SYY
The primary concerns for SYY are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 2.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SYY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
SYY is growing revenue faster at 3.0% — sustainability is the question.
SYY generates stronger free cash flow (385M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor FOOD DISTRIBUTION industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SYY scores higher overall (52/100 vs 41/100). 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.
AMCON Distributing Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
AMCON Distributing Company is engaged in the wholesale distribution of consumer products in the Central, Rocky Mountain and Mid-South regions of the United States. The company is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.
Sysco Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
Sysco Corporation is an American multinational corporation involved in marketing and distributing food products, smallwares, kitchen equipment and tabletop items to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, hospitality businesses like hotels and inns, and wholesale to other companies that provide foodservice (like Aramark and Sodexo). The company is headquartered in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.
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