BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsNatural Alternatives International (NAII)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$88.05
+2.83%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.39B
NAII
Natural Alternatives International
$2.23
-0.45%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $14.06M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 15382% more annual revenue ($21.97B vs $141.87M). BJ leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs -10.1%. BJ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.14. NAII earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
NAII
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-71.4%
Fair Value
$58.07
Current Price
$88.05
$29.98 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for NAII.
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
Earnings expanding 74.1% YoY
Revenue surging 23.3% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Elevated debt levels
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : NAII
The strongest argument for NAII centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 23.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : NAII
The primary concerns for NAII are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while NAII is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
NAII carries more volatility with a beta of 0.36 — expect wider price swings.
NAII is growing revenue faster at 23.3% — sustainability is the question.
NAII generates stronger free cash flow (1M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
NAII scores higher overall (52/100 vs 50/100) and 23.3% revenue growth. 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.
Natural Alternatives International
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Natural Alternatives International, Inc. is dedicated to formulating, manufacturing, and marketing nutritional supplements in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, California.
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