Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT-A)vsMcDonald’s Corporation (MCD)
HVT-A
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$29.40
+4.81%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $460.33M
MCD
McDonald’s Corporation
$271.52
-0.55%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $187.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McDonald’s Corporation generates 3481% more annual revenue ($27.45B vs $766.48M). MCD leads profitability with a 31.6% profit margin vs 2.6%. HVT-A appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. MCD earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
HVT-A
Hold50
out of 100
Grade: D+
MCD
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+60.4%
Fair Value
$73.56
Current Price
$29.40
$44.16 discount
Margin of Safety
-79.3%
Fair Value
$152.31
Current Price
$271.52
$119.21 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Keeps 32 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 44.3%
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
4.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 2.9% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT-A
The strongest argument for HVT-A centers on Price/Book. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : MCD
The strongest argument for MCD centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Debt/Equity. Profitability is solid with margins at 31.6% and operating margin at 44.3%.
Bear Case : HVT-A
The primary concerns for HVT-A are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : MCD
The primary concerns for MCD are Return on Equity, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT-A profiles as a value stock while MCD is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
HVT-A carries more volatility with a beta of 1.15 — expect wider price swings.
MCD is growing revenue faster at 9.4% — sustainability is the question.
MCD generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
MCD scores higher overall (55/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 31.6% margins. HVT-A offers better value entry with a 60.4% 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.
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.
McDonald’s Corporation
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
McDonald's Corporation is an American fast food company, founded in 1940 as a restaurant operated by Richard and Maurice McDonald, in San Bernardino, California, United States. They rechristened their business as a hamburger stand, and later turned the company into a franchise, with the Golden Arches logo being introduced in 1953 at a location in Phoenix, Arizona.
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