Tyson Foods Inc (TSN)vsVital Farms Inc (VITL)
TSN
Tyson Foods Inc
$61.45
+0.92%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $21.44B
VITL
Vital Farms Inc
$13.54
-1.88%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $606.55M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Tyson Foods Inc generates 7159% more annual revenue ($55.13B vs $759.44M). VITL leads profitability with a 8.7% profit margin vs 0.4%. VITL trades at a lower P/E of 9.4x. VITL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
TSN
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
VITL
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-1588.7%
Fair Value
$3.81
Current Price
$61.45
$57.64 premium
Margin of Safety
+61.7%
Fair Value
$67.39
Current Price
$13.54
$53.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 51.3% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
ROE of 1.3% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.9%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : TSN
The strongest argument for TSN centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.96 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : VITL
The strongest argument for VITL centers on P/E Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 28.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : TSN
The primary concerns for TSN are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 108.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VITL
The primary concerns for VITL are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TSN profiles as a value stock while VITL is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VITL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.21 — expect wider price swings.
VITL is growing revenue faster at 28.7% — sustainability is the question.
TSN generates stronger free cash flow (690M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
VITL scores higher overall (69/100 vs 55/100) and 28.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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.
Tyson Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Tyson Foods, Inc. is an American multinational corporation based in Springdale, Arkansas, that operates in the food industry.
Vital Farms Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Vital Farms, Inc., an ethical food company, offers free range products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas.
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