Flowers Foods Inc (FLO)vsMcCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC-V)
FLO
Flowers Foods Inc
$8.28
+0.24%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.75B
MKC-V
McCormick & Company Incorporated
$52.86
+1.19%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $14.29B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McCormick & Company Incorporated generates 30% more annual revenue ($6.84B vs $5.26B). MKC-V leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 1.6%. MKC-V appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.93. FLO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
FLO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
MKC-V
Buy52
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
-44.2%
Fair Value
$49.93
Current Price
$52.86
$2.93 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.0% YoY
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
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FLO
The strongest argument for FLO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : MKC-V
The strongest argument for MKC-V centers on Price/Book.
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 : MKC-V
The primary concerns for MKC-V are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MKC-V carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
FLO is growing revenue faster at 8.8% — sustainability is the question.
MKC-V generates stronger free cash flow (458M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
FLO scores higher overall (55/100 vs 52/100). 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.
McCormick & Company Incorporated
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
McCormick & Company is an American multinational food company that manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products to retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses.
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