Ceconomy (OTCMKTS:MTGGY – Get Free Report) and Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT – Get Free Report) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, profitability and analyst recommendations.
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of recent recommendations and price targets for Ceconomy and Walmart, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Ceconomy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Walmart | 0 | 5 | 30 | 1 | 2.89 |
Walmart has a consensus target price of $138.56, indicating a potential upside of 20.20%. Given Walmart’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Walmart is more favorable than Ceconomy.
Valuation & Earnings
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Ceconomy | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walmart | $725.30 billion | 1.26 | $21.89 billion | $2.85 | 40.45 |
Walmart has higher revenue and earnings than Ceconomy.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
26.8% of Walmart shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Walmart shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Profitability
This table compares Ceconomy and Walmart’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Ceconomy | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Walmart | 3.13% | 21.25% | 7.60% |
Summary
Walmart beats Ceconomy on 10 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Ceconomy
Ceconomy AG engages in the consumer electronics retail business. The company operates approximately 850 stores in 14 countries under the MediaMarkt brand; and approximately 170 stores in 3 countries under the Saturn brand. It also operates Flip4New for selling used electronic articles online. In addition, the company offers professional assistance for the installation, connection, and troubleshooting of electronic devices at home under the Deutsche Technikberatung brand. It operates in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Hungary, as well as in Western, Southern, and Eastern Europe. The company is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.
About Walmart
Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail, wholesale, other units, and eCommerce worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, hypermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membership-only warehouse clubs; ecommerce websites, such as walmart.com.mx, walmart.ca, flipkart.com, PhonePe and other sites; and mobile commerce applications. The company offers grocery and consumables, including dairy, meat, bakery, deli, produce, dry, chilled or frozen packaged foods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, floral, snack foods, candy, other grocery items, health and beauty aids, paper goods, laundry and home care, baby care, pet supplies, and other consumable items; fuel, tobacco and other categories. It is also involved in the provision of health and wellness products covering pharmacy, optical and hearing services, and over-the-counter drugs and other medical products; and home and apparel including home improvement, outdoor living, gardening, furniture, apparel, jewelry, tools and power equipment, housewares, toys, seasonal items, mattresses and tire and battery centers. In addition, the company offers consumer electronics and accessories, software, video games, office supplies, appliances, and third-party gift cards. Further, it operates digital payment platforms; and offers financial services and related products, including money transfers, bill payments, money orders, check cashing, prepaid access, co-branded credit cards, installment lending, and earned wage access. Additionally, the company markets lines of merchandise under private brands, including Allswell, Athletic Works, Equate, and Free Assembly. The company was formerly known as Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. and changed its name to Walmart Inc. in February 2018. Walmart Inc. was founded in 1945 and is based in Bentonville, Arkansas.
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