Sprouts Farmers Market LLC (SFM)vsTarget Corporation (TGT)
SFM
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
$72.76
+0.78%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $7.59B
TGT
Target Corporation
$155.83
+0.06%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $70.79B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Target Corporation generates 1096% more annual revenue ($107.70B vs $9.00B). SFM leads profitability with a 5.6% profit margin vs 4.1%. SFM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.67. TGT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
SFM
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
TGT
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for SFM.
Margin of Safety
+5.3%
Fair Value
$120.98
Current Price
$155.83
$34.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 35 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Earnings expanding 100.5% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.4B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.7% revenue growth
1.5% earnings growth
5.6% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.1% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SFM
The strongest argument for SFM centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio.
Bull Case : TGT
The strongest argument for TGT centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SFM
The primary concerns for SFM are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TGT
The primary concerns for TGT are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Debt/Equity. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
TGT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
TGT is growing revenue faster at 5.3% — sustainability is the question.
TGT generates stronger free cash flow (2.4B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
TGT scores higher overall (66/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "Strong 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.
Sprouts Farmers Market LLC
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · GROCERY STORES · USA
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. offers fresh, natural and organic food products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.
Visit Website →Target Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Target Corporation is an American retail corporation. Their retail formats include the discount store Target, the hypermarket SuperTarget, and small-format stores previously named CityTarget and TargetExpress before being consolidated under the Target branding.
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