Constellation Brands Inc Class A (STZ)vsSynchrony Financial (SYF)
STZ
Constellation Brands Inc Class A
$148.21
-1.36%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.88B
SYF
Synchrony Financial
$73.14
-1.16%
FINANCIAL SERVICES · Cap: $25.48B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Synchrony Financial generates 8% more annual revenue ($9.89B vs $9.14B). SYF leads profitability with a 36.4% profit margin vs 18.5%. SYF appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.22. SYF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 77/100 (B+).
STZ
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
SYF
Strong Buy77
out of 100
Grade: B+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Strong operational efficiency at 26.7%
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Keeps 36 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 48.0%
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 20.1% YoY
Areas to Watch
Grey zone — moderate risk
Elevated debt levels
Expensive relative to growth rate
Revenue declined 11.3%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : STZ
The strongest argument for STZ centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 18.5% and operating margin at 26.7%.
Bull Case : SYF
The strongest argument for SYF centers on P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 36.4% and operating margin at 48.0%.
Bear Case : STZ
The primary concerns for STZ are Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity, PEG Ratio.
Bear Case : SYF
The primary concerns for SYF are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
STZ profiles as a declining stock while SYF is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
SYF carries more volatility with a beta of 1.36 — expect wider price swings.
SYF is growing revenue faster at 6.1% — sustainability is the question.
SYF generates stronger free cash flow (2.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
SYF scores higher overall (77/100 vs 56/100), backed by strong 36.4% margins. 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.
Constellation Brands Inc Class A
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
Constellation Brands, Inc., headquartered in Victor, New York, is an American producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits.
Visit Website →Synchrony Financial
FINANCIAL SERVICES · CREDIT SERVICES · USA
Synchrony Financial is a consumer financial services company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States. The company offers consumer financing products, including credit, promotional financing and loyalty programs, installment lending to industries, and FDIC-insured consumer savings products through Synchrony Bank, its wholly owned online bank subsidiary.
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