Procter & Gamble Company (PG)vsSysco Corporation (SYY)
PG
Procter & Gamble Company
$147.09
+0.43%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $342.51B
SYY
Sysco Corporation
$74.71
+1.00%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $35.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Procter & Gamble Company generates 4% more annual revenue ($86.72B vs $83.57B). PG leads profitability with a 19.2% profit margin vs 2.1%. SYY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.99. PG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
PG
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
SYY
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-37.3%
Fair Value
$107.17
Current Price
$147.09
$39.92 premium
Margin of Safety
+23.0%
Fair Value
$114.39
Current Price
$74.71
$39.68 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 82 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 15.7x book value
4.7% revenue growth
2.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.0%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : PG
The strongest argument for PG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.2% and operating margin at 23.1%.
Bull Case : SYY
The strongest argument for SYY centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : PG
The primary concerns for PG are PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SYY
The primary concerns for SYY are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 2.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
PG profiles as a mature stock while SYY is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SYY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.69 — expect wider price swings.
PG is growing revenue faster at 7.4% — sustainability is the question.
PG generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PG scores higher overall (61/100 vs 54/100), backed by strong 19.2% margins. SYY offers better value entry with a 23.0% margin of safety. 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.
Procter & Gamble Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is an American multinational consumer goods corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble. It specializes in a wide range of personal health, consumer health, personal care, and hygiene products; these products are organized into several segments including Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine, & Family Care. Before the sale of Pringles to Kellogg's, its product portfolio also included food, snacks, and beverages.
Visit Website →Sysco Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FOOD DISTRIBUTION · USA
Sysco Corporation is an American multinational corporation involved in marketing and distributing food products, smallwares, kitchen equipment and tabletop items to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, hospitality businesses like hotels and inns, and wholesale to other companies that provide foodservice (like Aramark and Sodexo). The company is headquartered in the Energy Corridor district of Houston, Texas.
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