Farmer Bros. Co (FARM)vsTarget Corporation (TGT)
FARM
Farmer Bros. Co
$1.28
0.00%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $28.09M
TGT
Target Corporation
$157.45
+0.83%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $70.99B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Target Corporation generates 31792% more annual revenue ($107.70B vs $337.72M). TGT leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs -5.5%. TGT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.98. TGT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
FARM
Avoid34
out of 100
Grade: F
TGT
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+87.6%
Fair Value
$13.19
Current Price
$1.28
$11.91 discount
Margin of Safety
+5.3%
Fair Value
$121.04
Current Price
$157.45
$36.41 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 100.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -48.3% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.1% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : FARM
The strongest argument for FARM centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : TGT
The strongest argument for TGT centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : FARM
The primary concerns for FARM are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : TGT
The primary concerns for TGT are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FARM profiles as a turnaround stock while TGT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
FARM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.13 — expect wider price swings.
TGT is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
TGT generates stronger free cash flow (2.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TGT scores higher overall (66/100 vs 34/100). FARM offers better value entry with a 87.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Farmer Bros. Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Farmer Bros. The company is headquartered in Northlake, Texas.
Target Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Target Corporation is an American retail corporation. Their retail formats include the discount store Target, the hypermarket SuperTarget, and small-format stores previously named CityTarget and TargetExpress before being consolidated under the Target branding.
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