Hershey Co (HSY)vsTootsie Roll Industries Inc (TR)
HSY
Hershey Co
$215.20
+0.01%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $42.61B
TR
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
$41.61
+0.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Hershey Co generates 1496% more annual revenue ($11.69B vs $732.52M). TR leads profitability with a 13.7% profit margin vs 7.5%. HSY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.20. HSY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
HSY
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
TR
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-680.4%
Fair Value
$29.58
Current Price
$215.20
$185.62 premium
Margin of Safety
+35.7%
Fair Value
$62.24
Current Price
$41.61
$20.63 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Revenue surging 150.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 28.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 9.4x book value
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HSY
PEG of 1.20 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : TR
The strongest argument for TR centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 150.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : HSY
The primary concerns for HSY are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 48.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : TR
The primary concerns for TR are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HSY profiles as a value stock while TR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.51 — expect wider price swings.
TR is growing revenue faster at 150.0% — sustainability is the question.
HSY generates stronger free cash flow (715M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HSY scores higher overall (51/100 vs 49/100). TR offers better value entry with a 35.7% margin of safety. Both earn "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.
Hershey Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · CONFECTIONERS · USA
The Hershey Company, commonly known as Hershey's, is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. It also manufactures baked products, such as cookies and cakes, and sells beverages like milkshakes, and many more that are produced globally. Its headquarters are in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · CONFECTIONERS · USA
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc., manufactures and sells confectionery products primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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