BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsHershey Co (HSY)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$97.80
+1.83%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $12.70B
HSY
Hershey Co
$215.20
+0.01%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $42.61B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 84% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $11.69B). HSY leads profitability with a 7.5% profit margin vs 2.7%. HSY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.20. BJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
HSY
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-83.2%
Fair Value
$54.31
Current Price
$97.80
$43.49 premium
Margin of Safety
-680.4%
Fair Value
$29.58
Current Price
$215.20
$185.62 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
Trading at 9.4x book value
7.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : HSY
PEG of 1.20 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 : HSY
The primary concerns for HSY are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 48.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.33 — expect wider price swings.
HSY is growing revenue faster at 7.0% — sustainability is the question.
HSY generates stronger free cash flow (715M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BJ scores higher overall (52/100 vs 51/100). Both earn "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.
Hershey Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · CONFECTIONERS · USA
The Hershey Company, commonly known as Hershey's, is an American multinational company and one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world. It also manufactures baked products, such as cookies and cakes, and sells beverages like milkshakes, and many more that are produced globally. Its headquarters are in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
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