Beyond Meat Inc (BYND)vsWalmart Inc. (WMT)
BYND
Beyond Meat Inc
$0.82
-5.15%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $377.94M
WMT
Walmart Inc.
$131.93
+3.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. generates 258765% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $275.50M). BYND leads profitability with a 79.5% profit margin vs 3.1%. WMT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.78. WMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
BYND
Avoid35
out of 100
Grade: F
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 80 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 6.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -1167.0% — below average capital efficiency
Trading at 10.6x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BYND
The strongest argument for BYND centers on Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 79.5% and operating margin at -109.2%.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : BYND
The primary concerns for BYND are EPS Growth, Market Cap, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 46.9x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BYND profiles as a declining stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BYND carries more volatility with a beta of 2.68 — expect wider price swings.
WMT is growing revenue faster at 5.6% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WMT scores higher overall (43/100 vs 35/100). Both earn "Hold" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Beyond Meat Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Beyond Meat, Inc., a food company, manufactures, markets, and sells plant-based meat products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California.
Walmart Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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