Biglari Holdings Inc (BH-A)vsDarden Restaurants Inc (DRI)
BH-A
Biglari Holdings Inc
$2,033.63
+6.81%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.16B
DRI
Darden Restaurants Inc
$208.52
+1.42%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $22.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Darden Restaurants Inc generates 3195% more annual revenue ($13.37B vs $405.61M). DRI leads profitability with a 8.8% profit margin vs -7.3%. DRI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BH-A
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
DRI
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BH-A.
Margin of Safety
-83.0%
Fair Value
$116.27
Current Price
$208.52
$92.25 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 57 in profit
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -3.6% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.8x book value
Earnings declined 6.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BH-A
The strongest argument for BH-A centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : DRI
The strongest argument for DRI centers on Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BH-A
The primary concerns for BH-A are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : DRI
The primary concerns for DRI are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth. Debt-to-equity of 3.20 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BH-A profiles as a turnaround stock while DRI is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DRI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — expect wider price swings.
BH-A is growing revenue faster at 7.9% — sustainability is the question.
DRI generates stronger free cash flow (101M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DRI scores higher overall (53/100 vs 32/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Biglari Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Biglari Holdings Inc., primarily operates and franchises restaurants in the United States. The company is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
Darden Restaurants Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is an American multi-brand restaurant operator headquartered in Orlando.
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