Cal-Maine Foods Inc (CALM)vsWalmart Inc. (WMT)
CALM
Cal-Maine Foods Inc
$75.07
-2.86%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.56B
WMT
Walmart Inc.
$128.01
+3.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.02T
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. generates 20496% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $3.46B). CALM leads profitability with a 20.1% profit margin vs 3.1%. CALM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.20. CALM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CALM
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+25.9%
Fair Value
$112.33
Current Price
$75.07
$37.26 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WMT.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Keeps 20 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 53.0%
Earnings declined 89.8%
Trading at 10.2x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CALM
The strongest argument for CALM centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.1% and operating margin at 5.4%.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CALM
The primary concerns for CALM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
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
CALM profiles as a declining stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — 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
CALM scores higher overall (59/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 20.1% margins. 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.
Cal-Maine Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. produces, grades, packs, markets and distributes shell eggs. The company is headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi.
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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