General Mills Inc (GIS)vsNatures Sunshine Products Inc (NATR)
GIS
General Mills Inc
$36.17
-1.71%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $19.30B
NATR
Natures Sunshine Products Inc
$23.77
-0.21%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $415.46M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 3726% more annual revenue ($18.37B vs $480.14M). GIS leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 4.1%. GIS trades at a lower P/E of 8.8x. GIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
GIS
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
NATR
Buy51
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
+47.3%
Fair Value
$49.61
Current Price
$23.77
$25.84 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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 30.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 8.4%
4.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIS
The strongest argument for GIS centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : NATR
The strongest argument for NATR centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : NATR
The primary concerns for NATR are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GIS profiles as a declining stock while NATR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NATR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
NATR is growing revenue faster at 4.7% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (296M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GIS scores higher overall (53/100 vs 51/100). NATR offers better value entry with a 47.3% margin of safety. 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.
Natures Sunshine Products Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Nature's Sunshine Products, Inc., a natural health and wellness company, primarily manufactures and sells nutritional and personal care products in Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Lehi, Utah.
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