Malibu Boats Inc (MBUU)vsThor Industries Inc (THO)
MBUU
Malibu Boats Inc
$26.39
-2.51%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $550.03M
THO
Thor Industries Inc
$75.70
+1.14%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $4.02B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Thor Industries Inc generates 1089% more annual revenue ($9.82B vs $826.09M). THO leads profitability with a 2.7% profit margin vs -0.1%. MBUU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.22. THO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 54/100 (C-).
MBUU
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
THO
Buy54
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for MBUU.
Margin of Safety
-8.3%
Fair Value
$110.67
Current Price
$75.70
$34.97 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
3.1% revenue growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 4.4%
ROE of -0.2% — below average capital efficiency
ROE of 7.2% — below average capital efficiency
2.7% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.5%
Revenue declined 3.9%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MBUU
The strongest argument for MBUU centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.22 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : THO
The strongest argument for THO centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.71 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : MBUU
The primary concerns for MBUU are Revenue Growth, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Bear Case : THO
The primary concerns for THO are Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.7% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MBUU profiles as a turnaround stock while THO is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
THO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.32 — expect wider price swings.
MBUU is growing revenue faster at 3.1% — sustainability is the question.
THO generates stronger free cash flow (196M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
THO scores higher overall (54/100 vs 47/100). 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.
Malibu Boats Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · USA
Malibu Boats, Inc. designs, manufactures, distributes, markets and sells a variety of recreational boats. The company is headquartered in Loudon, Tennessee.
Thor Industries Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RECREATIONAL VEHICLES · USA
Thor Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells recreational vehicles (RVs) and related parts and accessories in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The company is headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana.
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