BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsThermo Fisher Scientific Inc (TMO)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$97.81
+0.01%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $12.80B
TMO
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
$490.77
+0.10%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $182.14B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc generates 108% more annual revenue ($44.56B vs $21.46B). TMO leads profitability with a 15.0% profit margin vs 2.7%. TMO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.76. TMO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TMO
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-83.2%
Fair Value
$54.31
Current Price
$97.81
$43.50 premium
Margin of Safety
-27.5%
Fair Value
$384.82
Current Price
$490.77
$105.95 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Strong operational efficiency at 21.2%
Generating 3.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
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 : TMO
The strongest argument for TMO centers on Market Cap, Operating Margin, Free Cash Flow.
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 : TMO
The primary concerns for TMO are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TMO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.97 — expect wider price swings.
TMO is growing revenue faster at 7.2% — sustainability is the question.
TMO generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TMO scores higher overall (59/100 vs 52/100). 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.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
HEALTHCARE · DIAGNOSTICS & RESEARCH · USA
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an American provisioner of scientific instrumentation, reagents and consumables, and software and services to healthcare, life science, and other laboratories in academia, government, and industry (including in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors). Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher was created in 2006 by the merger of Thermo Electron and Fisher Scientific, to form a company with US$ 9 billion in combined revenues.
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