Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$29.00
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $452.21M
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$250.50
+2.75%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $171.72B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McDonald’s Corporation generates 3450% more annual revenue ($27.70B vs $780.39M). MCD leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs 2.9%. HVT-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. HVT-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
HVT-A
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
MCD
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.5%
Fair Value
$82.13
Current Price
$29.00
$53.13 discount
Margin of Safety
-58.8%
Fair Value
$156.42
Current Price
$250.50
$94.08 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.0% — below average capital efficiency
2.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.4%
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.7% revenue growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MCD
The strongest argument for MCD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 46.5%.
Bear Case : HVT-A
The primary concerns for HVT-A are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 2.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT-A carries more volatility with a beta of 1.19 — expect wider price swings.
HVT-A is growing revenue faster at 7.7% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HVT-A scores higher overall (59/100 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.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
McDonald’s Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona.
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