General Mills Inc (GIS)vsLamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW)
GIS
General Mills Inc
$36.17
-1.71%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $19.30B
LW
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc
$41.79
+0.72%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 184% more annual revenue ($18.37B vs $6.47B). GIS leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 6.1%. LW appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.77. LW earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 57/100 (C).
GIS
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
LW
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-76.2%
Fair Value
$27.81
Current Price
$36.17
$8.36 premium
Margin of Safety
-167.7%
Fair Value
$18.77
Current Price
$41.79
$23.02 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 8.4%
1.1% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
6.1% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIS
The strongest argument for GIS centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : LW
The strongest argument for LW centers on Return on Equity, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.77 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : LW
The primary concerns for LW are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.25 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GIS profiles as a declining stock while LW is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
LW carries more volatility with a beta of 0.43 — expect wider price swings.
LW is growing revenue faster at 1.1% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (296M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
LW scores higher overall (57/100 vs 53/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
General Mills Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
General Mills, Inc., is an American multinational manufacturer and marketer of branded consumer foods sold through retail stores. It is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis.
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is an American food processing company that is one of the world's largest producers and processors of frozen french fries and other frozen potato products. It is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho.
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