Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO)vsVillage Super Market Inc (VLGEA)
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
$12.85
-2.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.30B
VLGEA
Village Super Market Inc
$42.26
+0.12%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $630.75M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp generates 98% more annual revenue ($4.75B vs $2.41B). VLGEA leads profitability with a 2.2% profit margin vs -8.0%. VLGEA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 44/100 (D).
GO
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
VLGEA
Hold44
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+57.9%
Fair Value
$23.26
Current Price
$12.85
$10.41 discount
Margin of Safety
+27.9%
Fair Value
$52.08
Current Price
$42.26
$9.82 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
0.9% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.4%
1.7% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GO
The strongest argument for GO centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : VLGEA
The strongest argument for VLGEA centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : GO
The primary concerns for GO are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 2.27 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : VLGEA
The primary concerns for VLGEA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 2.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GO profiles as a turnaround stock while VLGEA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
VLGEA is growing revenue faster at 1.7% — sustainability is the question.
VLGEA generates stronger free cash flow (10M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VLGEA scores higher overall (44/100 vs 43/100). GO offers better value entry with a 57.9% margin of safety. 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.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
Visit Website →Village Super Market Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
Village Super Market, Inc. operates a chain of supermarkets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Springfield, New Jersey.
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