Flowers Foods Inc (FLO)vsJBS N.V. (JBS)
FLO
Flowers Foods Inc
$8.28
+0.24%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.75B
JBS
JBS N.V.
$15.75
+2.67%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $15.80B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
JBS N.V. generates 1501% more annual revenue ($84.15B vs $5.26B). JBS leads profitability with a 2.5% profit margin vs 1.6%. JBS trades at a lower P/E of 13.8x. FLO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
FLO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
JBS
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.7%
Fair Value
$15.52
Current Price
$8.28
$7.24 discount
Margin of Safety
-132.0%
Fair Value
$7.00
Current Price
$15.75
$8.75 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.2% — below average capital efficiency
1.6% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.5% margin — thin
Earnings declined 16.2%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FLO
The strongest argument for FLO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : JBS
The strongest argument for JBS centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 13.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : FLO
The primary concerns for FLO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : JBS
The primary concerns for JBS are Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 2.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JBS is growing revenue faster at 13.4% — sustainability is the question.
JBS generates stronger free cash flow (543M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FLO scores higher overall (55/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "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.
Flowers Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Flowers Foods, Inc. produces and markets packaged bakery products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Thomasville, Georgia.
JBS N.V.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
JBS N.V., is a protein and food company globally. The company is headquartered in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
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