General Mills Inc (GIS)vsUSANA Health Sciences Inc (USNA)
GIS
General Mills Inc
$35.85
-0.31%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $20.15B
USNA
USANA Health Sciences Inc
$15.02
+1.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $276.41M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 1917% more annual revenue ($18.42B vs $913.36M). GIS leads profitability with a -0.5% profit margin vs -2.4%. USNA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.68. USNA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
GIS
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
USNA
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
2.2% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.1%
ROE of -4.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 5.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIS
GIS has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : USNA
The strongest argument for USNA centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.68 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : USNA
The primary concerns for USNA are Market Cap, Operating Margin, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
USNA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.68 — expect wider price swings.
GIS is growing revenue faster at 2.2% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (368M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
USNA scores higher overall (44/100 vs 42/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Hold" 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.
USANA Health Sciences Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells science-based nutritional and personal care products. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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