Ingles Markets Incorporated (IMKTA)vsYesway, Inc. Class A Common Stock (YSWY)
IMKTA
Ingles Markets Incorporated
$89.45
+2.04%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.73B
YSWY
Yesway, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$27.95
+3.52%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $842.01M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ingles Markets Incorporated generates 103% more annual revenue ($5.42B vs $2.67B). YSWY leads profitability with a 2.0% profit margin vs 1.8%. IMKTA trades at a lower P/E of 18.2x. IMKTA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
IMKTA
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
YSWY
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+34.7%
Fair Value
$132.86
Current Price
$89.45
$43.41 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for YSWY.
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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
3.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.8% margin — thin
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : YSWY
Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IMKTA
The primary concerns for IMKTA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : YSWY
The primary concerns for YSWY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 69.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
YSWY is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
YSWY generates stronger free cash flow (46M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
IMKTA scores higher overall (63/100 vs 43/100). 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.
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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