Beyond Meat Inc (BYND)vsCostco Wholesale Corp (COST)
BYND
Beyond Meat Inc
$7.13
+1.86%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $117.78M
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$996.08
+1.36%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $438.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 117018% more annual revenue ($303.15B vs $258.85M). BYND leads profitability with a 115.9% profit margin vs 3.0%. COST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.43. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BYND
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
COST
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Keeps 116 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 12.3x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BYND
The strongest argument for BYND centers on Profit Margin, Price/Book. Profitability is solid with margins at 115.9% and operating margin at -42.5%.
Bull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BYND
The primary concerns for BYND are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 7.19 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 47.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BYND profiles as a declining stock while COST is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
BYND carries more volatility with a beta of 2.85 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (55/100 vs 38/100) and 11.1% 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.
Beyond Meat Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Beyond Meat, Inc., a food company, manufactures, markets, and sells plant-based meat products in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in El Segundo, California.
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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