Biglari Holdings Inc (BH)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
BH
Biglari Holdings Inc
$373.05
-5.49%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.24B
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$274.60
-0.68%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $196.45B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McDonald’s Corporation generates 6801% more annual revenue ($27.45B vs $397.71M). MCD leads profitability with a 31.6% profit margin vs -4.7%. MCD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BH
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
MCD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for BH.
Margin of Safety
-81.2%
Fair Value
$151.51
Current Price
$274.60
$123.09 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 44.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
2.6% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.9%
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BH
The strongest argument for BH 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 31.6% and operating margin at 44.3%.
Bear Case : BH
The primary concerns for BH are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BH profiles as a turnaround stock while MCD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
BH carries more volatility with a beta of 0.53 — expect wider price swings.
MCD is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCD scores higher overall (55/100 vs 29/100), backed by strong 31.6% 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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