Arko Corp (ARKO)vsCaseys General Stores Inc (CASY)
ARKO
Arko Corp
$4.70
-16.96%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $840.27M
CASY
Caseys General Stores Inc
$854.46
+2.46%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $32.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caseys General Stores Inc generates 171% more annual revenue ($17.56B vs $6.49B). CASY leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs 0.4%. ARKO trades at a lower P/E of 37.5x. CASY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
ARKO
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
CASY
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+7.8%
Fair Value
$6.83
Current Price
$4.70
$2.13 discount
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CASY.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 42.9% YoY
Earnings expanding 66.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.8% — below average capital efficiency
0.4% margin — thin
4.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ARKO
The strongest argument for ARKO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : CASY
The strongest argument for CASY centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : ARKO
The primary concerns for ARKO are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 4.75 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CASY
The primary concerns for CASY are Profit Margin, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 45.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ARKO carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
CASY is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
CASY generates stronger free cash flow (207M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CASY scores higher overall (56/100 vs 46/100) and 14.5% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Arko Corp
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Arko Corp. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Caseys General Stores Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Casey's General Stores, Inc., operates convenience stores under the names Casey's and Casey's General Store. The company is headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa.
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