Biglari Holdings Inc (BH-A)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
BH-A
Biglari Holdings Inc
$1,975.35
+3.66%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.21B
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$265.00
-0.55%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $187.53B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McDonald’s Corporation generates 6730% more annual revenue ($27.70B vs $405.61M). MCD leads profitability with a 31.7% profit margin vs -7.3%. MCD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BH-A
Avoid32
out of 100
Grade: F
MCD
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BH-A.
Margin of Safety
-70.9%
Fair Value
$155.09
Current Price
$265.00
$109.91 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 46.5%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
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
3.7% revenue growth
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BH-A
The strongest argument for BH-A centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : MCD
The strongest argument for MCD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.7% and operating margin at 46.5%.
Bear Case : BH-A
The primary concerns for BH-A are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BH-A profiles as a turnaround stock while MCD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BH-A carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
BH-A is growing revenue faster at 7.9% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCD scores higher overall (53/100 vs 32/100), backed by strong 31.7% margins. 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.
McDonald’s Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona.
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