General Motors Company (GM)vsThe Wendy’s Co (WEN)
GM
General Motors Company
$86.25
-2.98%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $74.20B
WEN
The Wendy’s Co
$8.18
-1.92%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.59B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Motors Company generates 8393% more annual revenue ($186.95B vs $2.20B). WEN leads profitability with a 4.4% profit margin vs 2.1%. GM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.29. GM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
GM
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
WEN
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-26.9%
Fair Value
$67.87
Current Price
$86.25
$18.38 premium
Margin of Safety
+36.7%
Fair Value
$12.45
Current Price
$8.18
$4.27 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 176.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 5.0B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 121 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
2.9% revenue growth
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
2.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 12.6x book value
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
4.4% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GM
The strongest argument for GM centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 0.29 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WEN
The strongest argument for WEN centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : GM
The primary concerns for GM are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.05 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WEN
The primary concerns for WEN are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 33.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 4.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.40 — expect wider price swings.
GM is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
GM generates stronger free cash flow (5.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GM scores higher overall (66/100 vs 48/100). WEN offers better value entry with a 36.7% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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 Motors Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
General Motors Company (GM) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Detroit, Michigan that designs, manufactures, markets, and distributes vehicles and vehicle parts, and sells financial services, with global headquarters in Detroit's Renaissance Center.
The Wendy’s Co
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
The Wendy's Company, is a quick service restaurant business. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
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