Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO)vsSprouts Farmers Market LLC (SFM)
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
$8.56
+1.18%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $947.68M
SFM
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
$82.87
+3.35%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $8.12B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC generates 88% more annual revenue ($8.90B vs $4.73B). SFM leads profitability with a 5.7% profit margin vs -8.1%. SFM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
GO
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
SFM
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.2%
Fair Value
$24.61
Current Price
$8.56
$16.05 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SFM.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
3.6% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -47.3% — below average capital efficiency
4.1% revenue growth
5.7% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GO
The strongest argument for GO centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SFM
The strongest argument for SFM centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.19 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 2.28 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : SFM
The primary concerns for SFM are Revenue Growth, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GO profiles as a turnaround stock while SFM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
SFM carries more volatility with a beta of 0.67 — expect wider price swings.
SFM is growing revenue faster at 4.1% — sustainability is the question.
SFM generates stronger free cash flow (134M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SFM scores higher overall (54/100 vs 36/100). GO offers better value entry with a 60.2% margin of safety. 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.
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
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. offers fresh, natural and organic food products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
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