Ingles Markets Incorporated (IMKTA)vsKroger Company (KR)
IMKTA
Ingles Markets Incorporated
$83.56
-0.24%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.66B
KR
Kroger Company
$73.20
-0.76%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $45.74B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kroger Company generates 2625% more annual revenue ($147.64B vs $5.42B). KR leads profitability with a 69.0% profit margin vs 1.8%. IMKTA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. IMKTA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
IMKTA
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
KR
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.0%
Fair Value
$234.47
Current Price
$83.56
$150.91 discount
Margin of Safety
+4.7%
Fair Value
$72.07
Current Price
$73.20
$1.13 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 70.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 69 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Revenue surging 120.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 50.1% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.9% — below average capital efficiency
1.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.2%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 3.5%
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : IMKTA
The strongest argument for IMKTA centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.85 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : KR
The strongest argument for KR centers on Profit Margin, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 69.0% and operating margin at 3.5%. Revenue growth of 120.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : IMKTA
The primary concerns for IMKTA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : KR
The primary concerns for KR are PEG Ratio, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. A P/E of 48.4x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
IMKTA profiles as a value stock while KR is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
IMKTA carries more volatility with a beta of 0.70 — expect wider price swings.
KR is growing revenue faster at 120.0% — sustainability is the question.
KR generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
IMKTA scores higher overall (64/100 vs 55/100). 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.
Ingles Markets Incorporated
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
Ingles Markets, Incorporated operates a chain of supermarkets in the southeastern United States. The company is headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina.
Visit Website →Kroger Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
The Kroger Company, or simply Kroger, is an American retail company founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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