Duluth Holdings Inc (DLTH)vsThe Home Depot Inc (HD)
DLTH
Duluth Holdings Inc
$4.01
-6.74%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $159.61M
HD
The Home Depot Inc
$333.33
-1.45%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $337.89B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
The Home Depot Inc generates 29592% more annual revenue ($166.59B vs $561.07M). HD leads profitability with a 8.4% profit margin vs -2.0%. DLTH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.83. HD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
DLTH
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
HD
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+73.2%
Fair Value
$8.80
Current Price
$4.01
$4.79 discount
Margin of Safety
-61.3%
Fair Value
$213.57
Current Price
$333.33
$119.76 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 101 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Generating 5.2B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -9.7% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.0%
Earnings declined 6.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 23.9x book value
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : DLTH
The strongest argument for DLTH centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.83 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : HD
The strongest argument for HD centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : DLTH
The primary concerns for DLTH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : HD
The primary concerns for HD are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 4.18 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
DLTH profiles as a turnaround stock while HD is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
DLTH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
HD is growing revenue faster at 4.8% — sustainability is the question.
HD generates stronger free cash flow (5.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
HD scores higher overall (54/100 vs 38/100). DLTH offers better value entry with a 73.2% 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.
Duluth Holdings Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
Duluth Holdings Inc. sells men's and women's casual, workwear, and accessories under the Duluth Trading brand in the United States. The company is headquartered in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin.
The Home Depot Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
The Home Depot, Inc., commonly known as Home Depot, is the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, supplying tools, construction products, and services. The company is headquartered in incorporated Cobb County, Georgia, with an Atlanta mailing address.
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