Sandisk Corp (SNDK)vsYum! Brands Inc (YUM)
SNDK
Sandisk Corp
$1,096.51
+3.04%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $161.85B
YUM
Yum! Brands Inc
$153.93
-0.30%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $43.78B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Sandisk Corp generates 55% more annual revenue ($13.18B vs $8.49B). SNDK leads profitability with a 34.2% profit margin vs 20.5%. YUM trades at a lower P/E of 25.5x. SNDK earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 69/100 (B-).
SNDK
Strong Buy69
out of 100
Grade: B-
YUM
Buy65
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-52.4%
Fair Value
$413.56
Current Price
$1096.51
$682.95 premium
Margin of Safety
-77.2%
Fair Value
$89.76
Current Price
$153.93
$64.17 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 39 in profit
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 70.0%
Revenue surging 251.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 618.0% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Strong operational efficiency at 31.0%
Earnings expanding 72.2% YoY
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
15.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 15.9x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
ROE of 0.0% — below average capital efficiency
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : SNDK
The strongest argument for SNDK centers on Return on Equity, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 34.2% and operating margin at 70.0%. Revenue growth of 251.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : YUM
The strongest argument for YUM centers on Operating Margin, EPS Growth, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.5% and operating margin at 31.0%. Revenue growth of 15.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : SNDK
The primary concerns for SNDK are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : YUM
The primary concerns for YUM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
SNDK is growing revenue faster at 251.0% — sustainability is the question.
SNDK generates stronger free cash flow (980M), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
SNDK scores higher overall (69/100 vs 65/100), backed by strong 34.2% margins and 251.0% revenue growth. 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.
Sandisk Corp
TECHNOLOGY · COMPUTER HARDWARE · USA
Sandisk Corporation (Ticker: SNDK) is a U.S.-based technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells data storage products and solutions built on NAND flash memory technology, including solid-state drives (SSDs), embedded storage, memory cards, and USB flash drives for consumer, enterprise, and cloud computing markets.
Visit Website →Yum! Brands Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · RESTAURANTS · USA
Yum! Brands, Inc. is an American fast food corporation listed on the Fortune 1000. Yum! operates the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, The Habit Burger Grill, and WingStreet worldwide, except in China, where the brands are operated by a separate company, Yum China.
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