Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO)vsIngles Markets Incorporated (IMKTA)
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
$11.49
+2.32%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.10B
IMKTA
Ingles Markets Incorporated
$83.10
+0.44%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Ingles Markets Incorporated generates 14% more annual revenue ($5.42B vs $4.74B). IMKTA leads profitability with a 1.9% profit margin vs -8.0%. IMKTA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
GO
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
IMKTA
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.4%
Fair Value
$23.55
Current Price
$11.49
$12.06 discount
Margin of Safety
-76.5%
Fair Value
$49.15
Current Price
$83.10
$33.95 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 70.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
1.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.8%
3.4% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.3% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GO
The strongest argument for GO centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : IMKTA
The strongest argument for IMKTA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : GO
The primary concerns for GO are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Market Cap. Debt-to-equity of 2.27 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : IMKTA
The primary concerns for IMKTA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GO profiles as a turnaround stock while IMKTA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
IMKTA is growing revenue faster at 3.4% — sustainability is the question.
IMKTA generates stronger free cash flow (44M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IMKTA scores higher overall (65/100 vs 43/100). GO offers better value entry with a 58.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
Ingles Markets, Incorporated operates a chain of supermarkets in the southeastern United States. The company is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina.
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