Ford Motor Company (F)vsThe Wendy’s Co (WEN)
F
Ford Motor Company
$12.71
+0.87%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $51.60B
WEN
The Wendy’s Co
$6.55
+0.69%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ford Motor Company generates 8430% more annual revenue ($187.97B vs $2.20B). WEN leads profitability with a 5.7% profit margin vs -3.9%. WEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.22. WEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
F
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
WEN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-17.0%
Fair Value
$12.08
Current Price
$12.71
$0.63 premium
Margin of Safety
+37.6%
Fair Value
$12.63
Current Price
$6.55
$6.08 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 430.8% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 121 in profit
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 1.9%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -20.7% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 10.7x book value
1.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.7% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Bull Case : WEN
The strongest argument for WEN centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 1.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. Debt-to-equity of 4.57 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WEN
The primary concerns for WEN are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 33.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F profiles as a turnaround stock while WEN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
F carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — expect wider price swings.
WEN is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
F generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WEN scores higher overall (54/100 vs 48/100). 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.
Ford Motor Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Ford Motor Company, commonly known as Ford, is an American multinational automaker that has its main headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan.
Visit Website →The Wendy’s Co
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
The Wendy's Company, is a quick service restaurant business. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
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