Village Farms International (NASDAQ:VFF – Get Free Report) and J & J Snack Foods (NASDAQ:JJSF – Get Free Report) are both small-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the superior investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, risk, profitability, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and valuation.
Insider & Institutional Ownership
12.1% of Village Farms International shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 76.0% of J & J Snack Foods shares are held by institutional investors. 13.2% of Village Farms International shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 20.4% of J & J Snack Foods shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.
Risk and Volatility
Village Farms International has a beta of 1.46, suggesting that its share price is 46% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, J & J Snack Foods has a beta of 0.41, suggesting that its share price is 59% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Analyst Ratings
This is a summary of current ratings and price targets for Village Farms International and J & J Snack Foods, as provided by MarketBeat.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Village Farms International | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.00 |
| J & J Snack Foods | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2.25 |
J & J Snack Foods has a consensus target price of $110.50, suggesting a potential upside of 25.22%. Given J & J Snack Foods’ stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe J & J Snack Foods is more favorable than Village Farms International.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares Village Farms International and J & J Snack Foods”s top-line revenue, earnings per share (EPS) and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Village Farms International | $230.74 million | 1.46 | $32.44 million | $0.17 | 16.21 |
| J & J Snack Foods | $1.58 billion | 1.05 | $65.60 million | $2.60 | 33.94 |
J & J Snack Foods has higher revenue and earnings than Village Farms International. Village Farms International is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than J & J Snack Foods, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Profitability
This table compares Village Farms International and J & J Snack Foods’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Village Farms International | 9.73% | 7.40% | 5.36% |
| J & J Snack Foods | 3.23% | 8.93% | 6.07% |
Summary
J & J Snack Foods beats Village Farms International on 11 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Village Farms International
Village Farms International, Inc. (NASDAQ:VFF) is an agriculture company that grows, markets and distributes fresh produce and cannabis. Its produce business focuses on greenhouse-grown tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers, including conventional and organic offerings sold under the Village Farms brand and through retail and foodservice channels. The company operates greenhouse and distribution facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico, serving grocery retailers, wholesalers and foodservice customers across North America.
About J & J Snack Foods
J&J Snack Foods Corp. manufactures and markets snack foods and beverages, primarily for food-service operators, retail stores and venues such as stadiums and amusement parks. Its products include soft pretzels, churros, funnel cakes, frozen novelties and frozen beverages. The company sells products under brands including SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, Luigi’s and The Funnel Cake Factory. Its offerings reach consumers through food-service and retail channels, with its business focused mainly on the United States and also serving customers in other markets.
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