Kroger Company (KR)vsWeis Markets Inc (WMK)
KR
Kroger Company
$73.20
-0.76%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $45.74B
WMK
Weis Markets Inc
$66.21
-0.23%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.67B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kroger Company generates 2878% more annual revenue ($147.64B vs $4.96B). KR leads profitability with a 69.0% profit margin vs 1.9%. WMK appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. KR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
KR
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
WMK
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+4.7%
Fair Value
$72.07
Current Price
$73.20
$1.13 discount
Margin of Safety
-185.3%
Fair Value
$24.82
Current Price
$66.21
$41.39 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Operating margin of 3.5%
Weak financial health signals
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 2.8%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : WMK
The strongest argument for WMK centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : WMK
The primary concerns for WMK are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
KR profiles as a growth stock while WMK is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
KR carries more volatility with a beta of 0.59 — 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
KR scores higher overall (55/100 vs 49/100), backed by strong 69.0% margins and 120.0% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Weis Markets Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
Weis Markets, Inc. is a food retailer in Pennsylvania and the surrounding states. The company is headquartered in Sunbury, Pennsylvania.
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