Kroger Company (KR)vsYesway, Inc. Class A Common Stock (YSWY)
KR
Kroger Company
$66.94
-0.90%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $42.89B
YSWY
Yesway, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$27.95
+3.52%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $842.01M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Kroger Company generates 5424% more annual revenue ($147.64B vs $2.67B). YSWY leads profitability with a 2.0% profit margin vs 0.7%. KR trades at a lower P/E of 44.0x. KR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C).
KR
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
YSWY
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+47.0%
Fair Value
$129.45
Current Price
$66.94
$62.51 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for YSWY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 50.9% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Generating 1.8B in free cash flow
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
1.2% revenue growth
0.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.4%
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
2.0% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : KR
The strongest argument for KR centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : YSWY
Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : KR
The primary concerns for KR are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. A P/E of 44.0x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : YSWY
The primary concerns for YSWY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin. A P/E of 69.2x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 2.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
YSWY is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
KR generates stronger free cash flow (1.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
KR scores higher overall (55/100 vs 43/100). 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.
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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