Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc (FDP)vsVillage Farms International Inc (VFF)
FDP
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc
$29.52
+0.51%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.53B
VFF
Village Farms International Inc
$2.09
-15.38%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $285.72M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc generates 1784% more annual revenue ($4.27B vs $226.50M). VFF leads profitability with a 18.6% profit margin vs 1.6%. VFF trades at a lower P/E of 11.4x. VFF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
FDP
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
VFF
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-30.8%
Fair Value
$30.53
Current Price
$29.52
$1.01 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for VFF.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 26.6% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.6% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Earnings declined 78.4%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FDP
The strongest argument for FDP centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bull Case : VFF
The strongest argument for VFF centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.6% and operating margin at 10.0%. Revenue growth of 26.6% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FDP
The primary concerns for FDP are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VFF
The primary concerns for VFF are Market Cap, EPS Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FDP profiles as a value stock while VFF is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VFF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.34 — expect wider price swings.
VFF is growing revenue faster at 26.6% — sustainability is the question.
FDP generates stronger free cash flow (30M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VFF scores higher overall (51/100 vs 44/100), backed by strong 18.6% margins and 26.6% 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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