Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP)vsVillage Farms International Inc (VFF)
FDP
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc
$42.48
-0.16%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.03B
VFF
Village Farms International Inc
$2.81
+4.85%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $293.42M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc generates 1902% more annual revenue ($4.32B vs $215.94M). VFF leads profitability with a 15.0% profit margin vs 2.1%. FDP trades at a lower P/E of 22.6x. FDP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
FDP
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
VFF
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+54.6%
Fair Value
$87.98
Current Price
$42.48
$45.50 discount
Margin of Safety
-820.6%
Fair Value
$0.34
Current Price
$2.81
$2.47 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 60.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 56.7% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of 4.6% — below average capital efficiency
2.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.3%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 7.3% — below average capital efficiency
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Earnings declined 78.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FDP
The strongest argument for FDP centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 60.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : VFF
The strongest argument for VFF centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : FDP
The primary concerns for FDP are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VFF
The primary concerns for VFF are Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 50.8x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FDP profiles as a hypergrowth stock while VFF is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
VFF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.30 — expect wider price swings.
FDP is growing revenue faster at 60.0% — sustainability is the question.
VFF generates stronger free cash flow (1M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FDP scores higher overall (58/100 vs 45/100) and 60.0% revenue growth. 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.
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. produces, markets and distributes fresh and fresh cut fruits and vegetables in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and internationally. The company is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands.
Village Farms International Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Village Farms International, Inc. produces, markets and distributes greenhouse-grown tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers in North America. The company is headquartered in Delta, Canada.
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