McCormick & Company Incorporated (MKC-V)vsSimply Good Foods Co (SMPL)
MKC-V
McCormick & Company Incorporated
$52.86
+1.19%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $14.29B
SMPL
Simply Good Foods Co
$14.39
+3.45%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
McCormick & Company Incorporated generates 372% more annual revenue ($6.84B vs $1.45B). MKC-V leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 6.3%. SMPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.64. SMPL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
MKC-V
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
SMPL
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-44.2%
Fair Value
$49.93
Current Price
$52.86
$2.93 premium
Margin of Safety
-168.3%
Fair Value
$6.12
Current Price
$14.39
$8.27 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.9% revenue growth
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.2% — below average capital efficiency
6.3% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : MKC-V
The strongest argument for MKC-V centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : SMPL
The strongest argument for SMPL centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : MKC-V
The primary concerns for MKC-V are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : SMPL
The primary concerns for SMPL are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MKC-V carries more volatility with a beta of 0.57 — expect wider price swings.
MKC-V is growing revenue faster at 2.9% — sustainability is the question.
MKC-V generates stronger free cash flow (458M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor PACKAGED FOODS industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
SMPL scores higher overall (53/100 vs 52/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
McCormick & Company Incorporated
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
McCormick & Company is an American multinational food company that manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products to retail outlets, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses.
Simply Good Foods Co
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Simply Good Foods Company is a consumer packaged food and beverage company in North America and internationally. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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