General Mills Inc (GIS)vsThe Marzetti Company (MZTI)
GIS
General Mills Inc
$37.59
-2.97%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $20.67B
MZTI
The Marzetti Company
$141.76
+1.71%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 866% more annual revenue ($18.78B vs $1.94B). GIS leads profitability with a 13.5% profit margin vs 9.3%. MZTI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 3.12. GIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
GIS
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
MZTI
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-56.0%
Fair Value
$31.42
Current Price
$37.59
$6.17 premium
Margin of Safety
-74.5%
Fair Value
$89.47
Current Price
$141.76
$52.29 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 20.2% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 7.2%
4.3% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIS
The strongest argument for GIS centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : MZTI
The strongest argument for MZTI centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 20.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : MZTI
The primary concerns for MZTI are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GIS profiles as a declining stock while MZTI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
MZTI carries more volatility with a beta of 0.41 — expect wider price swings.
MZTI is growing revenue faster at 20.2% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (676M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GIS scores higher overall (56/100 vs 51/100). 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.
The Marzetti Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
The Marzetti Company engages in the manufacturing and marketing of specialty food products for the retail and foodservice channels in the United States. The company is headquartered in Westerville, Ohio.
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