Grocery Outlet Holding Corp (GO)vsWalmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT)
GO
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp
$7.07
-0.98%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $693.94M
WMT
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
$122.89
+0.50%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $979.73B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Walmart Inc. Common Stock generates 15110% more annual revenue ($713.16B vs $4.69B). WMT leads profitability with a 3.1% profit margin vs -4.8%. WMT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 43/100 (D).
GO
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
WMT
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for GO.
Margin of Safety
-562.1%
Fair Value
$18.56
Current Price
$122.89
$104.33 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Generating 6.1B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 2.1%
Elevated debt levels
Trading at 9.8x book value
3.1% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.6%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : GO
The strongest argument for GO centers on Price/Book. Revenue growth of 10.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WMT
The strongest argument for WMT centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : GO
The primary concerns for GO are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Operating Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.51 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : WMT
The primary concerns for WMT are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 45.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GO profiles as a turnaround stock while WMT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WMT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.66 — expect wider price swings.
GO is growing revenue faster at 10.7% — sustainability is the question.
WMT generates stronger free cash flow (6.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
GO scores higher overall (43/100 vs 43/100) and 10.7% revenue growth. 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 →Walmart Inc. Common Stock
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Walmart Inc. is an American multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores from the United States, headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. It also owns and operates Sam's Club retail warehouses.
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