Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR (HMC)vsYum China Holdings Inc (YUMC)
HMC
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
$32.52
+2.85%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $41.56B
YUMC
Yum China Holdings Inc
$42.32
+0.07%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $14.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR generates 180941% more annual revenue ($22.52T vs $12.44B). YUMC leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs -0.8%. YUMC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. YUMC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 71/100 (B).
HMC
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
YUMC
Strong Buy71
out of 100
Grade: B
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 147.5% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 21.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1.4% — below average capital efficiency
7.8% 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 : YUMC
The strongest argument for YUMC centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 12.6% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.97 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 : YUMC
The primary concerns for YUMC are Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HMC profiles as a turnaround stock while YUMC is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
HMC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.31 — expect wider price swings.
HMC is growing revenue faster at 13.5% — sustainability is the question.
YUMC generates stronger free cash flow (305M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
YUMC scores higher overall (71/100 vs 53/100) and 12.6% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum China Holdings, Inc. owns, operates and franchises restaurants in China. The company is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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