General Mills Inc (GIS)vsTreehouse Foods Inc (THS)
GIS
General Mills Inc
$35.85
-0.31%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $20.15B
THS
Treehouse Foods Inc
$24.43
0.00%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 452% more annual revenue ($18.42B vs $3.34B). THS leads profitability with a -0.1% profit margin vs -0.5%. THS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.30. THS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
GIS
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
THS
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GIS.
Margin of Safety
+58.5%
Fair Value
$58.84
Current Price
$24.43
$34.41 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
2.2% revenue growth
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 0.1%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIS
GIS has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : THS
The strongest argument for THS centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.30 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GIS
The primary concerns for GIS are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. Debt-to-equity of 1.84 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : THS
The primary concerns for THS are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
THS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.15 — expect wider price swings.
GIS is growing revenue faster at 2.2% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (368M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
THS scores higher overall (60/100 vs 42/100). 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.
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.
Treehouse Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
TreeHouse Foods, Inc. manufactures and distributes private label packaged foods and beverages in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.
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