General Mills Inc (GIS)vsJohn B Sanfilippo & Son Inc (JBSS)
GIS
General Mills Inc
$36.17
-1.71%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $19.30B
JBSS
John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc
$76.89
-0.12%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $790.06M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 1526% more annual revenue ($18.37B vs $1.13B). GIS leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 5.8%. JBSS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.52. JBSS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
GIS
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
JBSS
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-76.2%
Fair Value
$27.81
Current Price
$36.17
$8.36 premium
Margin of Safety
+70.0%
Fair Value
$263.02
Current Price
$76.89
$186.13 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 59.0% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 8.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
5.8% 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 : JBSS
The strongest argument for JBSS centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : JBSS
The primary concerns for JBSS are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GIS profiles as a declining stock while JBSS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
JBSS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.39 — expect wider price swings.
JBSS is growing revenue faster at 8.1% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (296M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
JBSS scores higher overall (64/100 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.
John B Sanfilippo & Son Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc., along with its subsidiary, JBSS Ventures, LLC, processes and distributes tree nuts and peanuts in the United States. The company is headquartered in Elgin, Illinois.
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