Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO)vsTarget Corporation (TGT)
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
$9.47
+1.18%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $947.68M
TGT
Target Corporation
$122.57
-1.03%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $60.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Target Corporation generates 2149% more annual revenue ($106.38B vs $4.73B). TGT leads profitability with a 3.2% profit margin vs -8.1%. TGT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 52/100 (C-).
GO
Hold36
out of 100
Grade: F
TGT
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.0%
Fair Value
$24.46
Current Price
$9.47
$14.99 discount
Margin of Safety
+4.0%
Fair Value
$119.41
Current Price
$122.57
$3.16 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 21 in profit
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
3.2% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.5%
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 : TGT
The strongest argument for TGT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
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 : TGT
The primary concerns for TGT are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Thin 3.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GO profiles as a turnaround stock while TGT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TGT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
TGT is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
GO generates stronger free cash flow (-193,000), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TGT scores higher overall (52/100 vs 36/100). GO offers better value entry with a 60.0% 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 · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Target Corporation is an American retail corporation. Their retail formats include the discount store Target, the hypermarket SuperTarget, and small-format stores previously named CityTarget and TargetExpress before being consolidated under the Target branding.
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