Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)vsLive Ventures Inc (LIVE)
CASY
Caseys General Stores Inc
$761.91
+0.04%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $33.18B
LIVE
Live Ventures Inc
$9.06
-5.62%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $28.66M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caseys General Stores Inc generates 3911% more annual revenue ($17.56B vs $437.87M). CASY leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs 0.9%. CASY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
CASY
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
LIVE
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for CASY.
Margin of Safety
+86.4%
Fair Value
$143.82
Current Price
$9.06
$134.76 discount
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
Areas to Watch
4.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 4.2% — below average capital efficiency
0.9% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.9%
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 : LIVE
The strongest argument for LIVE centers on Price/Book.
Bear Case : CASY
The primary concerns for CASY are Profit Margin, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 46.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : LIVE
The primary concerns for LIVE are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 2.50 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 0.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
LIVE carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
CASY is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
CASY generates stronger free cash flow (76M), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor SPECIALTY RETAIL industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
CASY scores higher overall (58/100 vs 33/100) and 14.5% revenue growth. LIVE offers better value entry with a 86.4% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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.
Live Ventures Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL · USA
Live Ventures Incorporated is engaged in flooring manufacturing, steel fabrication and retail businesses in the United States. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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