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Dated answer · 2026-09-01

HD or SJM: which is the higher-quality business?

Same dated snapshot (2026-09-01): HD scores 100/100 vs SJM 100/100 on the rule-based Berkshire checklist (very high vs very high band). Quality grades the business only — the lower-quality name can still be the better deal at the right price.

Snapshot2026-09-01 · source: yahoo
HD (Home Depot)SJM (Smucker)
Market / sectorus · Consumer Discus · Consumer Staples
Price$328.61$131.84
Quality score100/100100/100
Engine signalLONG · 53 bars · uPnL +0.8%LONG · 77 bars · uPnL +32.6%
Total return-13.6%+13.0%

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Balance Labs Research Desk (2026-09-01). "HD or SJM: which is the higher-quality business?." balancelabs.app · https://balancelabs.app/stocks/compare/hd-vs-sjm/q/hd-or-sjm-higher-quality · CC BY 4.0

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