Ingles Markets Incorporated (IMKTA)vsWalmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT)
IMKTA
Ingles Markets Incorporated
$89.00
+1.54%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.69B
WMT
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
$122.89
+0.50%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $979.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. Common Stock generates 13061% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $5.42B). WMT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs 1.8%. IMKTA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. IMKTA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
IMKTA
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.0%
Fair Value
$234.47
Current Price
$89.00
$145.47 discount
Margin of Safety
-562.1%
Fair Value
$18.56
Current Price
$122.89
$104.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 70.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
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 : IMKTA
The strongest argument for IMKTA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.85 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 : IMKTA
The primary concerns for IMKTA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.8% 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 45.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IMKTA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
IMKTA is growing revenue faster at 6.6% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
IMKTA scores higher overall (66/100 vs 43/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Ingles Markets Incorporated
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
Ingles Markets, Incorporated operates a chain of supermarkets in the southeastern United States. The company is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina.
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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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