MarineMax Inc (HZO)vsWilliams-Sonoma Inc (WSM)
HZO
MarineMax Inc
$52.56
+0.46%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $1.16B
WSM
Williams-Sonoma Inc
$224.20
+2.41%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $26.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Williams-Sonoma Inc generates 265% more annual revenue ($8.01B vs $2.20B). WSM leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 0.2%. HZO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. WSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
HZO
Buy57
out of 100
Grade: C
WSM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 55 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 42.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Trading at 14.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : HZO
The strongest argument for HZO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : WSM
The strongest argument for WSM centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : HZO
The primary concerns for HZO are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 328.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WSM
The primary concerns for WSM are Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HZO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.67 — expect wider price swings.
WSM is growing revenue faster at 6.7% — sustainability is the question.
WSM generates stronger free cash flow (481M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
WSM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 57/100). Both earn "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.
MarineMax Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
MarineMax, Inc. is a yacht and pleasure boat retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
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CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an omnichannel specialty retailer of various home products. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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