Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO)vsVillage Super Market Inc (VLGEA)
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
$11.30
+1.25%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.10B
VLGEA
Village Super Market Inc
$45.78
+2.51%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $653.84M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp generates 98% more annual revenue ($4.74B vs $2.40B). VLGEA leads profitability with a 2.3% profit margin vs -8.0%. GO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
GO
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
VLGEA
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+58.4%
Fair Value
$23.55
Current Price
$11.30
$12.25 discount
Margin of Safety
+27.6%
Fair Value
$51.85
Current Price
$45.78
$6.07 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
1.1% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.8%
1.6% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.3% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GO
The strongest argument for GO centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : VLGEA
The strongest argument for VLGEA centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
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 : VLGEA
The primary concerns for VLGEA are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Thin 2.3% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GO profiles as a turnaround stock while VLGEA is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
GO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.72 — expect wider price swings.
VLGEA is growing revenue faster at 1.6% — sustainability is the question.
GO generates stronger free cash flow (1M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GO scores higher overall (43/100 vs 42/100). VLGEA offers better value entry with a 27.6% margin of safety. 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.
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. The company is headquartered in Emeryville, California.
Visit Website →Village Super Market Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
Village Super Market, Inc. operates a chain of supermarkets in the United States. The company is headquartered in Springfield, New Jersey.
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