National Beverage Corp (FIZZ)vsTarget Corporation (TGT)
FIZZ
National Beverage Corp
$37.14
-0.05%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.28B
TGT
Target Corporation
$158.41
+0.29%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $70.13B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Target Corporation generates 9022% more annual revenue ($107.70B vs $1.18B). FIZZ leads profitability with a 14.8% profit margin vs 4.1%. TGT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.11. TGT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
FIZZ
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
TGT
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-0.5%
Fair Value
$35.23
Current Price
$37.14
$1.91 premium
Margin of Safety
+5.4%
Fair Value
$121.20
Current Price
$158.41
$37.21 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 32 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Earnings expanding 100.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.3x book value
0.0% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 16.1%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.1% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FIZZ
The strongest argument for FIZZ centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : TGT
The strongest argument for TGT centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : FIZZ
The primary concerns for FIZZ are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : TGT
The primary concerns for TGT are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TGT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
TGT is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
TGT generates stronger free cash flow (2.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
TGT scores higher overall (64/100 vs 44/100). 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.
National Beverage Corp
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
National Beverage Corp.
Visit Website →Target Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Target Corporation is an American retail corporation. Their retail formats include the discount store Target, the hypermarket SuperTarget, and small-format stores previously named CityTarget and TargetExpress before being consolidated under the Target branding.
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