Ford Motor Company (F)vsWalmart Inc. (WMT)
F
Ford Motor Company
$12.32
+1.15%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $48.53B
WMT
Walmart Inc.
$130.43
+0.37%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.04T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. generates 276% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $189.86B). WMT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs -3.2%. WMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.87. F earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
F
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+36.5%
Fair Value
$22.25
Current Price
$12.32
$9.93 discount
Margin of Safety
-90.0%
Fair Value
$68.54
Current Price
$130.43
$61.89 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 430.8% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 6.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -14.8% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Trading at 10.4x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : F
The strongest argument for F centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : F
The primary concerns for F are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.66 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 47.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
F profiles as a turnaround stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
F carries more volatility with a beta of 1.66 — expect wider price swings.
F is growing revenue faster at 6.4% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
F scores higher overall (53/100 vs 43/100). 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.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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