B&G Foods Inc (BGS)vsCostco Wholesale Corp (COST)
BGS
B&G Foods Inc
$3.90
-1.27%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $326.29M
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$971.87
+0.68%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $423.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 16100% more annual revenue ($293.59B vs $1.81B). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs -4.2%. BGS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.55. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BGS
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.5% YoY
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -19.0% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 3.9%
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BGS
The strongest argument for BGS centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BGS
The primary concerns for BGS are Market Cap, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 5.10 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 48.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BGS profiles as a turnaround stock while COST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (61/100 vs 39/100) and 21.5% 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.
B&G Foods Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
B&G Foods, Inc. manufactures, sells and distributes a portfolio of frozen and non-perishable food and household products in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The company is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Costco Wholesale Corp
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Costco Wholesale Corporation (doing business as Costco Wholesale and also known simply as Costco) is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only (needing a membership to shop there) big-box retail stores. As of 2020, Costco was the fifth largest retailer in the world, and the world's largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, rotisserie chicken, and wine as of 2016.
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