General Motors Company (GM)vsWalmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT)
GM
General Motors Company
$76.61
+0.05%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $71.43B
WMT
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
$123.06
+0.83%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $973.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. Common Stock generates 285% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $185.02B). WMT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs 1.5%. GM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.31. GM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
GM
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-258.9%
Fair Value
$22.24
Current Price
$76.61
$54.37 premium
Margin of Safety
-563.0%
Fair Value
$18.56
Current Price
$123.06
$104.50 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 5.7B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 6.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
ROE of 4.3% — below average capital efficiency
1.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.8x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GM
The strongest argument for GM centers on Price/Book, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : GM
The primary concerns for GM are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Thin 1.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 44.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
WMT is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
GM scores higher overall (44/100 vs 43/100). 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 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.
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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