Kraft Heinz Co (KHC)vsUtz Brands Inc (UTZ)
KHC
Kraft Heinz Co
$21.51
+0.89%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.24B
UTZ
Utz Brands Inc
$7.56
+4.28%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $668.55M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kraft Heinz Co generates 1634% more annual revenue ($24.94B vs $1.44B). UTZ leads profitability with a 6.0% profit margin vs -23.4%. KHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 51/100 (C-).
KHC
Buy51
out of 100
Grade: C-
UTZ
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for KHC.
Margin of Safety
-15800.0%
Fair Value
$0.07
Current Price
$7.56
$7.49 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Generating 1.2B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 40.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
ROE of -12.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.4%
Earnings declined 69.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
6.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
ROE of -57.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KHC
The strongest argument for KHC centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, Free Cash Flow. PEG of 0.99 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : UTZ
The strongest argument for UTZ centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 40.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KHC
The primary concerns for KHC are Return on Equity, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : UTZ
The primary concerns for UTZ are Market Cap, Profit Margin, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 756.0x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KHC profiles as a turnaround stock while UTZ is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UTZ carries more volatility with a beta of 0.95 — expect wider price swings.
UTZ is growing revenue faster at 40.0% — sustainability is the question.
KHC generates stronger free cash flow (1.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
KHC scores higher overall (51/100 vs 40/100). 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.
Kraft Heinz Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC), commonly known as Kraft Heinz, is an American food company formed by the merger of Kraft Foods and Heinz, co-headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Utz Brands Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Utz Brands, Inc. is a snack food company. The company is headquartered in Hanover, Pennsylvania.
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