General Mills Inc (GIS)vsUtz Brands Inc (UTZ)
GIS
General Mills Inc
$38.18
+0.66%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $19.08B
UTZ
Utz Brands Inc
$14.13
+0.14%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
General Mills Inc generates 1172% more annual revenue ($18.42B vs $1.45B). GIS leads profitability with a -0.5% profit margin vs -0.6%. GIS earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 42/100 (D).
GIS
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
UTZ
Hold37
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GIS.
Margin of Safety
+11.0%
Fair Value
$12.51
Current Price
$14.13
$1.62 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
No standout strengths identified
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
2.6% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.8%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GIS
GIS has a balanced fundamental profile.
Bull Case : UTZ
The strongest argument for UTZ centers on Price/Book.
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 : UTZ
The primary concerns for UTZ are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
UTZ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.83 — expect wider price swings.
UTZ is growing revenue faster at 2.6% — sustainability is the question.
GIS generates stronger free cash flow (368M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GIS scores higher overall (42/100 vs 37/100). Both earn "Hold" 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.
Utz Brands Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Utz Brands, Inc. is a snack food company. The company is headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
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