Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY)vsMarineMax Inc (HZO)
BBY
Best Buy Co. Inc
$84.50
-2.14%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $18.51B
HZO
MarineMax Inc
$36.02
+0.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $800.28M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Best Buy Co. Inc generates 1806% more annual revenue ($41.86B vs $2.20B). BBY leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs 0.2%. HZO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. BBY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
BBY
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
HZO
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-64.7%
Fair Value
$40.72
Current Price
$84.50
$43.78 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for HZO.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 37 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 37.9% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.9% revenue growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BBY
The strongest argument for BBY centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : HZO
The strongest argument for HZO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BBY
The primary concerns for BBY are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : HZO
The primary concerns for HZO are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 227.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HZO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
BBY is growing revenue faster at 1.9% — sustainability is the question.
BBY generates stronger free cash flow (215M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BBY scores higher overall (60/100 vs 59/100). 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.
Best Buy Co. Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Best Buy Co., Inc. is an American multinational consumer electronics retailer headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota.
MarineMax Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
MarineMax, Inc. is a yacht and pleasure boat retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
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