Dollar General Corporation (DG)vsVuzix Corp Cmn Stk (VUZI)
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$113.29
-2.73%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.63B
VUZI
Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
$3.11
+8.74%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $239.50M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 680159% more annual revenue ($42.72B vs $6.28M). DG leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs 0.0%. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
DG
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
VUZI
Avoid26
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+31.5%
Fair Value
$214.72
Current Price
$113.29
$101.43 discount
Margin of Safety
+43.1%
Fair Value
$4.34
Current Price
$3.11
$1.23 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 121.9% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 1.3B in free cash flow
Revenue surging 76.3% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 10.4x book value
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on EPS Growth, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bull Case : VUZI
The strongest argument for VUZI centers on Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 76.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.02 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : VUZI
The primary concerns for VUZI are Price/Book, EPS Growth, Market Cap.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DG profiles as a value stock while VUZI is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
VUZI carries more volatility with a beta of 1.52 — expect wider price swings.
VUZI is growing revenue faster at 76.3% — sustainability is the question.
DG generates stronger free cash flow (1.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DG scores higher overall (63/100 vs 26/100). VUZI offers better value entry with a 43.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" 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.
Dollar General Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Visit Website →Vuzix Corp Cmn Stk
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · USA
Vuzix Corporation designs, manufactures, markets and sells augmented reality (AR) computing and display devices for consumer and business markets in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in West Henrietta, New York.
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