BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsNomad Foods Ltd (NOMD)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$91.43
-0.82%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.86B
NOMD
Nomad Foods Ltd
$9.57
-1.64%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.36B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 608% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $3.03B). NOMD leads profitability with a 4.5% profit margin vs 2.7%. NOMD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. NOMD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
NOMD
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
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
+61.1%
Fair Value
$33.08
Current Price
$9.57
$23.51 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
4.5% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : NOMD
The strongest argument for NOMD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.38 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 : NOMD
The primary concerns for NOMD are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
NOMD carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
BJ is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
BJ generates stronger free cash flow (193M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NOMD scores higher overall (53/100 vs 52/100). BJ offers better value entry with a 24.9% margin of safety. 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.
Nomad Foods Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Nomad Foods Limited produces, markets and distributes frozen foods in the UK, Italy, Germany, Sweden, France, Norway, Austria, Spain and the rest of Europe. The company is headquartered in Feltham, the United Kingdom.
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