Sonos Inc (SONO)vsWalmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT)
SONO
Sonos Inc
$13.26
-1.63%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $1.60B
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 49491% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $1.44B). WMT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs -122.0%. WMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
SONO
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SONO.
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
Earnings expanding 87.5% YoY
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 -3.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 90.0%
Currently unprofitable
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 : SONO
The strongest argument for SONO centers on EPS Growth.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SONO
The primary concerns for SONO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
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
SONO profiles as a turnaround stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SONO carries more volatility with a beta of 2.00 — expect wider price swings.
WMT is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMT scores higher overall (43/100 vs 42/100). 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.
Sonos Inc
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Sonos, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells multi-room audio products in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California.
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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