Brunswick Corporation (BC)vsMalibu Boats Inc (MBUU)
BC
Brunswick Corporation
$80.40
-2.47%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $5.36B
MBUU
Malibu Boats Inc
$26.39
-2.51%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $550.03M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Brunswick Corporation generates 568% more annual revenue ($5.52B vs $826.09M). MBUU leads profitability with a -0.1% profit margin vs -2.5%. MBUU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.22. BC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
BC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
MBUU
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Operating margin of 4.0%
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -8.5% — below average capital efficiency
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.4%
ROE of -0.2% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BC
The strongest argument for BC centers on PEG Ratio. Revenue growth of 12.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.76 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MBUU
The strongest argument for MBUU centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BC
The primary concerns for BC are Operating Margin, Debt/Equity, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.52 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : MBUU
The primary concerns for MBUU are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.33 — expect wider price swings.
BC is growing revenue faster at 12.8% — sustainability is the question.
MBUU generates stronger free cash flow (15M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor RECREATIONAL VEHICLES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
BC scores higher overall (51/100 vs 47/100) and 12.8% revenue growth. 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.
Brunswick Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · USA
Brunswick Corporation designs, manufactures and markets recreational products worldwide. The company is headquartered in Mettawa, Illinois.
Malibu Boats Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · USA
Malibu Boats, Inc. designs, manufactures, distributes, markets and sells a variety of recreational boats. The company is headquartered in Loudon, Tennessee.
Compare with Other RECREATIONAL VEHICLES Stocks
Want to dig deeper into these stocks?