BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsNew Oriental Education & Technology (EDU)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$91.43
-0.82%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.86B
EDU
New Oriental Education & Technology
$54.69
+2.57%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $8.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 299% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $5.37B). EDU leads profitability with a 7.8% profit margin vs 2.7%. EDU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.92. EDU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
EDU
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+24.9%
Fair Value
$132.45
Current Price
$91.43
$41.02 discount
Margin of Safety
+82.6%
Fair Value
$352.84
Current Price
$54.69
$298.15 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Earnings expanding 60.0% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
19.8% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
7.8% margin — thin
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : EDU
The strongest argument for EDU centers on EPS Growth, PEG Ratio, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 19.8% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.92 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BJ
The primary concerns for BJ are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : EDU
The primary concerns for EDU are Profit Margin, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while EDU is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
BJ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.33 — expect wider price swings.
EDU is growing revenue faster at 19.8% — sustainability is the question.
BJ generates stronger free cash flow (193M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
EDU scores higher overall (66/100 vs 52/100) and 19.8% revenue growth. BJ offers better value entry with a 24.9% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., operates warehouse clubs on the East Coast of the United States. The company is headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts.
New Oriental Education & Technology
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · China
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. provides private educational services under the New Oriental brand in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Beijing, the People's Republic of China.
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