BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsTootsie Roll Industries Inc (TR)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$97.80
+1.83%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $12.70B
TR
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
$41.61
+0.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.05B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 2829% more annual revenue ($21.46B vs $732.52M). TR leads profitability with a 13.7% profit margin vs 2.7%. BJ appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.45. BJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
TR
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-83.2%
Fair Value
$54.31
Current Price
$97.80
$43.49 premium
Margin of Safety
+35.7%
Fair Value
$62.24
Current Price
$41.61
$20.63 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 29 in profit
Revenue surging 150.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 28.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% earnings growth
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : TR
The strongest argument for TR centers on Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 150.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : TR
The primary concerns for TR are P/E Ratio, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while TR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
TR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.51 — expect wider price swings.
TR is growing revenue faster at 150.0% — sustainability is the question.
BJ generates stronger free cash flow (193M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BJ scores higher overall (52/100 vs 49/100). TR offers better value entry with a 35.7% margin of safety. 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.
Tootsie Roll Industries Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · CONFECTIONERS · USA
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc., manufactures and sells confectionery products primarily in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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