Haverty Furniture Companies Inc (HVT)vsSonoco Products Company (SON)
HVT
Haverty Furniture Companies Inc
$20.25
-1.65%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $327.76M
SON
Sonoco Products Company
$52.30
+3.61%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sonoco Products Company generates 886% more annual revenue ($7.49B vs $759.00M). SON leads profitability with a 13.6% profit margin vs 2.6%. SON appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.21. SON earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 70/100 (B).
HVT
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SON
Strong Buy70
out of 100
Grade: B
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+1.9%
Fair Value
$26.83
Current Price
$20.25
$6.58 discount
Margin of Safety
+26.5%
Fair Value
$69.99
Current Price
$52.30
$17.69 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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Every $100 of equity generates 20 in profit
Earnings expanding 23.6% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.8% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.4% — below average capital efficiency
2.6% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 1.9%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HVT
The strongest argument for HVT centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. PEG of 0.88 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : SON
The strongest argument for SON centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : HVT
The primary concerns for HVT are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SON
The primary concerns for SON are Piotroski F-Score, Revenue Growth, Free Cash Flow.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HVT profiles as a value stock while SON is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
HVT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
HVT is growing revenue faster at 9.5% — sustainability is the question.
HVT generates stronger free cash flow (-10M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SON scores higher overall (70/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Buy" 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.
Sonoco Products Company
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · PACKAGING & CONTAINERS · USA
Sonoco Products Company manufactures and sells industrial and consumer packaging products in North and South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company is headquartered in Hartsville, South Carolina.
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