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Procter & Gamble Company (PG)vsThe J. M. Smucker Company (SJM)

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Smart Verdict

WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison

Procter & Gamble Company generates 871% more annual revenue ($86.72B vs $8.93B). PG leads profitability with a 19.2% profit margin vs -14.1%. SJM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.68. PG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).

PG

Buy

61

out of 100

Grade: C+

Growth: 5.3Profit: 8.5Value: 3.3Quality: 6.0
Piotroski: 4/9Altman Z: 3.01

SJM

Buy

50

out of 100

Grade: C-

Growth: 4.0Profit: 4.5Value: 5.7Quality: 3.8
Piotroski: 4/9Altman Z: 0.70
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Intrinsic Value Comparison

Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula

PGSignificantly Overvalued (-37.3%)

Margin of Safety

-37.3%

Fair Value

$107.17

Current Price

$147.09

$39.92 premium

UndervaluedFair: $107.17Overvalued
SJMUndervalued (+24.9%)

Margin of Safety

+24.9%

Fair Value

$147.98

Current Price

$96.80

$51.18 discount

UndervaluedFair: $147.98Overvalued

Key Strengths & Concerns

Side-by-side fundamental analysis

Key Strengths

PG5 strengths · Avg: 9.2/10
Market CapQuality
$342.51B10/10

Mega-cap, among the largest globally

Return on EquityProfitability
31.1%10/10

Every $100 of equity generates 31 in profit

Altman Z-ScoreHealth
3.0110/10

Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk

Operating MarginProfitability
23.1%8/10

Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%

Free Cash FlowQuality
$3.03B8/10

Generating 3.0B in free cash flow

SJM1 strengths · Avg: 8.0/10
Price/BookValuation
2.0x8/10

Reasonable price relative to book value

Areas to Watch

PG1 concerns · Avg: 2.0/10
PEG RatioValuation
4.082/10

Expensive relative to growth rate

SJM4 concerns · Avg: 2.5/10
PEG RatioValuation
1.684/10

Expensive relative to growth rate

Return on EquityProfitability
-20.7%2/10

ROE of -20.7% — below average capital efficiency

EPS GrowthGrowth
-2.6%2/10

Earnings declined 2.6%

Altman Z-ScoreHealth
0.702/10

Distress zone — elevated risk

Comparative Analysis Report

WallStSmart Research

Bull Case : PG

The strongest argument for PG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.2% and operating margin at 23.1%.

Bull Case : SJM

The strongest argument for SJM centers on Price/Book.

Bear Case : PG

The primary concerns for PG are PEG Ratio.

Bear Case : SJM

The primary concerns for SJM are PEG Ratio, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.

Key Dynamics to Monitor

PG profiles as a mature stock while SJM is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.

PG carries more volatility with a beta of 0.40 — expect wider price swings.

PG is growing revenue faster at 7.4% — sustainability is the question.

PG generates stronger free cash flow (3.0B), providing more financial flexibility.

Bottom Line

PG scores higher overall (61/100 vs 50/100), backed by strong 19.2% margins. SJM offers better value entry with a 24.9% margin of safety. 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.

Procter & Gamble Company

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA

The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is an American multinational consumer goods corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble. It specializes in a wide range of personal health, consumer health, personal care, and hygiene products; these products are organized into several segments including Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine, & Family Care. Before the sale of Pringles to Kellogg's, its product portfolio also included food, snacks, and beverages.

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The J. M. Smucker Company

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA

The J. M. Smucker Company, also known as Smucker and Smucker's, is an American manufacturer of jam, peanut butter, jelly, fruit syrups, beverages, shortening, ice cream toppings, and other products in North America. Smucker's headquarters are located in Orrville, Ohio.

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