BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsNewell Brands Inc (NWL)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$91.43
-0.82%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.86B
NWL
Newell Brands Inc
$3.94
-1.75%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 198% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $7.20B). BJ leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs -4.0%. NWL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.97. BJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
NWL
Buy50
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
+81.2%
Fair Value
$23.96
Current Price
$3.94
$20.02 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
1.5% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -11.1% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 2.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : NWL
The strongest argument for NWL centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.97 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 : NWL
The primary concerns for NWL are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while NWL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
NWL carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — 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.
Bottom Line
BJ scores higher overall (52/100 vs 50/100). NWL offers better value entry with a 81.2% 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.
Newell Brands Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Newell Brands is an American worldwide manufacturer, marketer and distributor of consumer and commercial products with a portfolio of brands.
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