General Mills Inc (GIS)vsHormel Foods Corporation (HRL)
GIS
General Mills Inc
$37.01
-1.31%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $20.67B
HRL
Hormel Foods Corporation
$22.14
-1.03%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $12.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 55% more annual revenue ($18.78B vs $12.14B). GIS leads profitability with a 13.5% profit margin vs 4.0%. HRL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.53. GIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
GIS
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
HRL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-56.0%
Fair Value
$31.42
Current Price
$37.01
$5.59 premium
Margin of Safety
-56.4%
Fair Value
$15.31
Current Price
$22.14
$6.83 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 130.0% year-over-year
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 7.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
ROE of 6.1% — below average capital efficiency
4.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIS
The strongest argument for GIS centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : HRL
The strongest argument for HRL centers on Revenue Growth, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 130.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : HRL
The primary concerns for HRL are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GIS profiles as a declining stock while HRL is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
HRL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.31 — expect wider price swings.
HRL is growing revenue faster at 130.0% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (676M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GIS scores higher overall (56/100 vs 53/100). 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.
General Mills Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
General Mills, Inc., is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. It is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.
Hormel Foods Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Hormel Foods Corporation is an American company founded in 1891 in Austin, Minnesota, by George A. Hormel as George A. Hormel & Company. Originally focusing on the packaging and selling of ham, Spam, sausage and other pork, chicken, beef and lamb products to consumers; by the 1980s, Hormel began offering a wider range of packaged and refrigerated foods.
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