Cuisine Solutions (OTCMKTS:CUSI) versus Sysco (NYSE:SYY) Financial Analysis

Sysco (NYSE:SYY) and Cuisine Solutions (OTCMKTS:CUSI) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, risk, institutional ownership, dividends, profitability and earnings.

Profitability

This table compares Sysco and Cuisine Solutions’ net margins, return on equity and return on assets.

	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Sysco	2.17%	109.21%	8.24%
Cuisine Solutions	N/A	N/A	N/A

Analyst Ratings

This is a breakdown of current ratings and price targets for Sysco and Cuisine Solutions, as reported by MarketBeat.com.

	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Sysco	0	6	9	0	2.60
Cuisine Solutions	0	0	0	0	0.00

Sysco presently has a consensus target price of $89.38, indicating a potential upside of 3.31%. Given Sysco’s stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Sysco is more favorable than Cuisine Solutions.

Earnings & Valuation

This table compares Sysco and Cuisine Solutions”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.

	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Sysco	$81.37 billion	0.51	$1.83 billion	$3.72	23.26
Cuisine Solutions	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Sysco has higher revenue and earnings than Cuisine Solutions.

Insider & Institutional Ownership

83.4% of Sysco shares are held by institutional investors. 0.6% of Sysco shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 61.1% of Cuisine Solutions shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Risk & Volatility

Sysco has a beta of 0.61, indicating that its share price is 39% less volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Cuisine Solutions has a beta of -0.35, indicating that its share price is 135% less volatile than the S&P 500.

Summary

Sysco beats Cuisine Solutions on 9 of the 10 factors compared between the two stocks.

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the marketing and distribution of various food and related products to the foodservice or food-away-from-home industry in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, and internationally. It operates through U.S. Foodservice Operations, International Foodservice Operations, SYGMA, and Other segments. The company distributes frozen food, such as meat, seafood, fully prepared entrées, fruits, vegetables, and desserts; canned and dry food products; fresh meat and seafood products; dairy products; beverages; imported specialties; and fresh produce products. It also supplies various non-food items, including paper products comprising disposable napkins, plates, and cups; tableware consisting of glassware and silverware; cookware, such as pots, pans, and utensils; restaurant and kitchen equipment and supplies; and cleaning supplies. The company serves restaurants, hospitals and nursing facilities, schools and colleges, hotels and motels, industrial caterers, and other foodservice venues. Sysco Corporation was incorporated in 1969 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

About Cuisine Solutions

Cuisine Solutions, Inc. produces and markets various food products in the United States. Its products include beef, lamb, pork and veal, pastas, poultry, sauces, seafood, and vegetarian meals. The company offers its products to foodservice, on board services, retail, military, and national restaurant chain industries. Cuisine Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1972 and is based in Sterling, Virginia.