Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR (HMC)vsThe Wendy’s Co (WEN)
HMC
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
$31.72
-0.31%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $41.29B
WEN
The Wendy’s Co
$7.30
-5.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.40B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR generates 1026212% more annual revenue ($22.52T vs $2.19B). WEN leads profitability with a 6.8% profit margin vs -0.8%. WEN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.27. WEN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
HMC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
WEN
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HMC.
Margin of Safety
+37.9%
Fair Value
$12.68
Current Price
$7.30
$5.38 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 147.5% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 121 in profit
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -3.6% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 12.0x book value
3.3% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.8% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HMC
The strongest argument for HMC centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 13.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WEN
The strongest argument for WEN centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity. PEG of 1.27 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HMC
The primary concerns for HMC are Debt/Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WEN
The primary concerns for WEN are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 33.81 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HMC profiles as a turnaround stock while WEN is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WEN carries more volatility with a beta of 0.37 — expect wider price swings.
HMC is growing revenue faster at 13.5% — sustainability is the question.
WEN generates stronger free cash flow (81M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WEN scores higher overall (54/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · AUTO MANUFACTURERS · USA
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes motorcycles, automobiles, electrical products, and other products in Japan, North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Visit Website →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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