BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsCoffee Holding Co Inc (JVA)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$99.99
+2.91%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.93B
JVA
Coffee Holding Co Inc
$3.23
-5.00%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $19.64M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 22009% more annual revenue ($21.97B vs $99.35M). BJ leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs 1.5%. JVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.89. BJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
JVA
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-71.1%
Fair Value
$58.15
Current Price
$99.99
$41.84 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for JVA.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Elevated debt levels
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : JVA
The strongest argument for JVA centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 0.89 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : BJ
The primary concerns for BJ are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : JVA
The primary concerns for JVA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JVA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.43 — expect wider price swings.
BJ is growing revenue faster at 9.9% — sustainability is the question.
JVA generates stronger free cash flow (-274,595), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
BJ scores higher overall (50/100 vs 46/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" 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.
Coffee Holding Co Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. manufactures, roasts, packs, markets and distributes roast and blended coffees in the United States, Australia, Canada, England and China. The company is headquartered in Staten Island, New York.
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