Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)vsGameStop Corp. (GME)
CASY
Caseys General Stores Inc
$835.92
+1.67%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $30.98B
GME
GameStop Corp.
$26.53
+6.33%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $11.90B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caseys General Stores Inc generates 368% more annual revenue ($16.98B vs $3.63B). GME leads profitability with a 11.5% profit margin vs 3.8%. GME appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.31. CASY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CASY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
GME
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CASY.
Margin of Safety
-47.4%
Fair Value
$16.42
Current Price
$26.53
$10.11 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 49.8% YoY
Growing faster than its price suggests
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.0x book value
0.3% revenue growth
3.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Revenue declined 13.9%
Earnings declined 25.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CASY
The strongest argument for CASY centers on Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : GME
The strongest argument for GME centers on PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Price/Book. PEG of 0.31 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CASY
The primary concerns for CASY are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. A P/E of 48.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : GME
The primary concerns for GME are P/E Ratio, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CASY profiles as a value stock while GME is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
GME carries more volatility with a beta of 1.83 — expect wider price swings.
CASY is growing revenue faster at 0.3% — sustainability is the question.
GME generates stronger free cash flow (187M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CASY scores higher overall (53/100 vs 49/100). 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.
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.
GameStop Corp.
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
GameStop Corp. The company is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas.
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