Five Below Inc (FIVE)vsHaverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)
FIVE
Five Below Inc
$219.57
-1.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $13.00B
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$28.09
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $438.02M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Five Below Inc generates 581% more annual revenue ($5.31B vs $780.39M). FIVE leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs 2.9%. HVT-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. FIVE earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
FIVE
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
HVT-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+25.7%
Fair Value
$277.48
Current Price
$219.57
$57.91 discount
Margin of Safety
+63.0%
Fair Value
$78.76
Current Price
$28.09
$50.67 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 418.2% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Revenue surging 22.9% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.4%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FIVE
The strongest argument for FIVE centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 22.9% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.98 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : FIVE
The primary concerns for FIVE are Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : HVT-A
The primary concerns for HVT-A are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FIVE profiles as a growth stock while HVT-A is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HVT-A carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
FIVE is growing revenue faster at 22.9% — sustainability is the question.
FIVE generates stronger free cash flow (142M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
FIVE scores higher overall (70/100 vs 59/100) and 22.9% revenue growth. HVT-A offers better value entry with a 63.0% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Five Below Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Five Below, Inc. is a specialty value retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
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