Arko Corp (ARKO)vsThe Home Depot Inc (HD)
ARKO
Arko Corp
$7.70
-3.48%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $919.92M
HD
The Home Depot Inc
$348.86
+1.12%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $336.21B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Home Depot Inc generates 2468% more annual revenue ($166.59B vs $6.49B). HD leads profitability with a 8.4% profit margin vs 0.4%. HD trades at a lower P/E of 23.9x. HD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
ARKO
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
HD
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+8.0%
Fair Value
$6.85
Current Price
$7.70
$0.85 discount
Margin of Safety
-57.4%
Fair Value
$212.44
Current Price
$348.86
$136.42 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 42.9% YoY
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 101 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Generating 5.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 25.1x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARKO
The strongest argument for ARKO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : HD
The strongest argument for HD centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : ARKO
The primary concerns for ARKO are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. A P/E of 41.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Debt-to-equity of 4.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : HD
The primary concerns for HD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.18 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARKO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
HD is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
HD generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
HD scores higher overall (51/100 vs 46/100). 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.
Arko Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Arko Corp. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
The Home Depot Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
The Home Depot, Inc., commonly known as Home Depot, is the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, supplying tools, construction products, and services. The company is headquartered in incorporated Cobb County, Georgia, with an Atlanta mailing address.
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