General Mills Inc (GIS)vsUSANA Health Sciences Inc (USNA)
GIS
General Mills Inc
$36.17
-1.71%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $19.30B
USNA
USANA Health Sciences Inc
$17.20
+1.12%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $313.95M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 1886% more annual revenue ($18.37B vs $925.26M). GIS leads profitability with a 12.0% profit margin vs 1.2%. USNA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.71. USNA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
GIS
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
USNA
Buy54
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
-432.0%
Fair Value
$3.94
Current Price
$17.20
$13.26 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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 8.4%
Moderate valuation
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.0% — below average capital efficiency
1.2% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIS
The strongest argument for GIS centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book.
Bull Case : USNA
The strongest argument for USNA centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.71 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 : USNA
The primary concerns for USNA are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GIS profiles as a declining stock while USNA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
USNA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.64 — expect wider price swings.
USNA is growing revenue faster at 5.9% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (296M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
USNA scores higher overall (54/100 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.
USANA Health Sciences Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
USANA Health Sciences, Inc. develops, manufactures, and sells science-based nutritional and personal care products. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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