Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)vsWilliams-Sonoma Inc (WSM)
CASY
Caseys General Stores Inc
$665.39
-0.42%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $24.76B
WSM
Williams-Sonoma Inc
$253.70
-2.22%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $29.46B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caseys General Stores Inc generates 133% more annual revenue ($18.67B vs $8.01B). WSM leads profitability with a 14.7% profit margin vs 4.1%. WSM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.50. WSM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
CASY
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
WSM
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Revenue surging 24.3% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 27.7% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 55 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 42.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
4.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Trading at 14.0x book value
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CASY
The strongest argument for CASY centers on Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 24.3% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : WSM
The strongest argument for WSM centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : CASY
The primary concerns for CASY are P/E Ratio, Profit Margin, PEG Ratio. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : WSM
The primary concerns for WSM are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CASY profiles as a growth stock while WSM is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
WSM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.47 — expect wider price swings.
CASY is growing revenue faster at 24.3% — sustainability is the question.
WSM generates stronger free cash flow (481M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
WSM scores higher overall (64/100 vs 58/100). 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.
Williams-Sonoma Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an omnichannel specialty retailer of various home products. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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