Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)vsMarineMax Inc (HZO)
CASY
Caseys General Stores Inc
$852.86
+0.26%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $32.23B
HZO
MarineMax Inc
$36.02
+0.11%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $800.28M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caseys General Stores Inc generates 700% more annual revenue ($17.56B vs $2.20B). CASY leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs 0.2%. HZO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. HZO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CASY
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
HZO
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 66.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 0.4% — below average capital efficiency
0.2% margin — thin
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CASY
The strongest argument for CASY centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HZO
The strongest argument for HZO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.09 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : HZO
The primary concerns for HZO are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Return on Equity. A P/E of 227.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 0.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
HZO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — 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
HZO scores higher overall (59/100 vs 56/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Buy" 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.
MarineMax Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
MarineMax, Inc. is a yacht and pleasure boat retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
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