Walmart Inc. (WMT)vsYesway, Inc. Class A Common Stock (YSWY)
WMT
Walmart Inc.
$128.01
+3.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.02T
YSWY
Yesway, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$25.72
+5.97%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $756.87M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. generates 26585% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $2.67B). WMT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs 2.0%. WMT trades at a lower P/E of 46.9x. YSWY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
YSWY
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Trading at 10.2x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
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 : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : YSWY
Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 46.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% 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 62.2x 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.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
WMT scores higher overall (43/100 vs 43/100). 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.
Walmart Inc.
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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