General Mills Inc (GIS)vsUtz Brands Inc (UTZ)
GIS
General Mills Inc
$36.17
-1.71%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $19.30B
UTZ
Utz Brands Inc
$7.56
+4.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $668.55M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 1177% more annual revenue ($18.37B vs $1.44B). GIS leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 6.0%. 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-
UTZ
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
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
-15800.0%
Fair Value
$0.07
Current Price
$7.56
$7.49 premium
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 8.4%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -57.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIS
The strongest argument for GIS centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : UTZ
The strongest argument for UTZ centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : UTZ
The primary concerns for UTZ are Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 756.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GIS profiles as a declining stock while UTZ is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UTZ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
UTZ is growing revenue faster at 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (296M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GIS scores higher overall (53/100 vs 40/100). Both earn "Buy" 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.
Utz Brands Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Utz Brands, Inc. is a snack food company. The company is headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
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