Ingles Markets Incorporated (IMKTA)vsTarget Corporation (TGT)
IMKTA
Ingles Markets Incorporated
$89.00
+1.54%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.69B
TGT
Target Corporation
$119.84
+2.43%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $54.27B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Target Corporation generates 1834% more annual revenue ($104.78B vs $5.42B). TGT leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs 1.8%. IMKTA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.85. IMKTA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
IMKTA
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
TGT
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+63.0%
Fair Value
$234.47
Current Price
$89.00
$145.47 discount
Margin of Safety
-107.3%
Fair Value
$55.28
Current Price
$119.84
$64.56 premium
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
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.3B 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%
3.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.9%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 1.5%
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 : TGT
The strongest argument for TGT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
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 : TGT
The primary concerns for TGT are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TGT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.10 — expect wider price swings.
IMKTA is growing revenue faster at 6.6% — sustainability is the question.
TGT generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
IMKTA scores higher overall (66/100 vs 46/100). 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.
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 →Target Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Target Corporation is an American retail corporation. Their retail formats include the discount store Target, the hypermarket SuperTarget, and small-format stores previously named CityTarget and TargetExpress before being consolidated under the Target branding.
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