Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)vsWalmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT)
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$23.72
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $382.94M
WMT
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
$123.06
+0.83%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $973.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. Common Stock generates 93861% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $759.00M). WMT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs 2.6%. HVT-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.01. HVT-A earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 48/100 (D+).
HVT-A
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-90.2%
Fair Value
$15.33
Current Price
$23.72
$8.39 premium
Margin of Safety
-563.0%
Fair Value
$18.56
Current Price
$123.06
$104.50 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 6.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Trading at 9.8x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.01 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : HVT-A
The primary concerns for HVT-A are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 44.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT-A carries more volatility with a beta of 1.27 — expect wider price swings.
HVT-A is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HVT-A scores higher overall (48/100 vs 43/100). 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.
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.
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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