Sprouts Farmers [SFM] vs Albertsons [ACI] Detailed Stock Comparison
Sprouts Farmers
NASDAQ
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Albertsons
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Sprouts Farmers wins in 9 metrics, Albertsons wins in 10 metrics, with 0 ties. Albertsons appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Sprouts Farmers | Albertsons | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 30.66 | 12.97 | Albertsons |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 10.74 | 3.61 | Albertsons |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 129.44 | 418.88 | Sprouts Farmers |
| PEG Ratio | 35.47 | 9.37 | Albertsons |
| EV/EBITDA | 20.51 | 6.96 | Albertsons |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.77% | 1.19% | Sprouts Farmers |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 8.08% | 2.13% | Sprouts Farmers |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 8.08% | 2.13% | Sprouts Farmers |
| Return on Equity | 36.94% | 31.26% | Sprouts Farmers |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 11.03% | 4.74% | Sprouts Farmers |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $414.84M | $749.40M | Albertsons |
| Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.85% | N/A |
| 1-Year Return | 54.75% | 1.03% | Sprouts Farmers |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.73 | 0.15 | Albertsons |
| Enterprise Value | $16.05B | $26.07B | Albertsons |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.91 | 0.32 | Albertsons |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 38.85% | 27.39% | Sprouts Farmers |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $85 | $139 | Albertsons |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $4.86 | $1.64 | Sprouts Farmers |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.78 | 0.31 | Albertsons |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Sprouts Farmers vs Albertsons Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouts Farmers | -1.52% | -3.30% | -6.22% | -5.81% | -11.79% | 12.06% |
| Albertsons | -0.76% | 0.51% | -11.06% | -11.69% | -7.07% | 0.25% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouts Farmers | 54.75% | 410.41% | 508.12% | 608.80% | 272.66% | 272.66% |
| Albertsons | 1.03% | -29.78% | 32.73% | 27.57% | 27.57% | 27.57% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Sprouts Farmers vs Albertsons
| Metric | SFM | ACI |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $14.56B | $12.25B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Large cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,884,310 | 4,284,150 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,029,063 | 4,434,347 |
| Last Close | $148.99 | $19.71 |
| 52 Week Range | $94.16 - $182.00 | $17.00 - $23.20 |
| % from 52W High | -18.14% | -15.04% |
| All-Time High | $182.00 (Jun 03, 2025) | $37.99 (Mar 07, 2022) |
| % from All-Time High | -18.14% | -48.12% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.17% | 0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.40% | -0.31% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.06% | 0.01% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.08% | 0.02% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.37% | 0.31% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 129.44 | 418.88 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.88 | $5.88 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $2.68 | $0.63 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $744.26M | $2.68B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $549.00M | $1.52B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.85% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.39 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Sprouts Farmers vs Albertsons
| Metric | SFM | ACI |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 30.66 | 12.97 |
| Forward P/E | 35.47 | 9.37 |
| PEG Ratio | 35.47 | 9.37 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.73 | 0.15 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 10.74 | 3.61 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $14.56B | $12.25B |
| Enterprise Value | $16.05B | $26.07B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.91 | 0.32 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 20.51 | 6.96 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.78 | 0.31 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $13.88 | $5.88 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Sprouts Farmers vs Albertsons
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SFM | ACI |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.24B | $18.80B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.35B | $13.65B |
| Gross Profit | $886.36M | $5.15B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $228.04M | $312.40M |
| EBITDA | $300.86M | $930.10M |
| Pre-Tax Income | $227.26M | $218.20M |
| Income Tax | $47.23M | $46.40M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $180.03M | $171.80M |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SFM | ACI |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $285.66M | $293.60M |
| Total Current Assets | $732.29M | $6.56B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $771.99M | $7.25B |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.56B | $13.42B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $1.29B | $3.39B |
| Retained Earnings | $473.09M | $1.49B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $2.40B | $6.15B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | SFM | ACI |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $289.08M | $805.90M |
| Capital Expenditures | $-59.48M | $-484.50M |
| Free Cash Flow | $239.61M | $274.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-326,000 | $-19.70M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-218.76M | N/A |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | SFM | ACI |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 6.22M | 19.04M |
| Short Ratio | 2.48 | 4.23 |
| Short % of Float | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,884,310 | 4,284,150 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,029,063 | 4,434,347 |
| Shares Outstanding | 99.26M | 575.44M |
| Float Shares | 97.25M | 413.39M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.15% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.97% | 0.74% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Sprouts Farmers vs Albertsons
| Metric | SFM | ACI |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | N/A | $0.39 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | N/A | 1.85% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | N/A | $2.73 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | N/A | 3.33% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | N/A | $8.20 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | N/A | Jan 24, 2025 |