Simply Good Foods Co (SMPL)vsTarget Corporation (TGT)
SMPL
Simply Good Foods Co
$10.84
+11.18%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $984.35M
TGT
Target Corporation
$148.96
+0.64%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $70.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Target Corporation generates 7636% more annual revenue ($107.70B vs $1.39B). TGT leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs -14.3%. SMPL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.64. TGT earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
SMPL
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
TGT
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+44.6%
Fair Value
$29.65
Current Price
$10.84
$18.81 discount
Margin of Safety
+5.4%
Fair Value
$121.20
Current Price
$148.96
$27.76 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -14.0% — below average capital efficiency
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.1% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SMPL
The strongest argument for SMPL centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bull Case : TGT
The strongest argument for TGT centers on EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : SMPL
The primary concerns for SMPL are PEG Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
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
SMPL profiles as a turnaround stock while TGT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TGT carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — 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.
Bottom Line
TGT scores higher overall (66/100 vs 46/100). SMPL offers better value entry with a 44.6% margin of safety. Both earn "Strong 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.
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.
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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