Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)vsLululemon Athletica Inc. (LULU)
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$23.06
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $373.17M
LULU
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
$128.98
-3.44%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $15.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Lululemon Athletica Inc. generates 1363% more annual revenue ($11.10B vs $759.00M). LULU leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 2.6%. LULU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.64. LULU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
HVT-A
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
LULU
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+85.0%
Fair Value
$194.86
Current Price
$23.05
$171.81 discount
Margin of Safety
+71.2%
Fair Value
$609.94
Current Price
$128.98
$480.96 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 34 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Strong operational efficiency at 22.3%
Areas to Watch
3.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
0.8% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 18.5%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : LULU
The strongest argument for LULU centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.64 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HVT-A
The primary concerns for HVT-A are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LULU
The primary concerns for LULU are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT-A carries more volatility with a beta of 1.29 — expect wider price swings.
HVT-A is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
LULU generates stronger free cash flow (960M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
LULU scores higher overall (65/100 vs 50/100). HVT-A offers better value entry with a 85.0% 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.
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. is a specialty retailer of residential furniture and accessories in the United States. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · APPAREL RETAIL · USA
lululemon athletica inc. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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