Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)vsWilliams-Sonoma Inc (WSM)
CASY
Caseys General Stores Inc
$862.35
+1.14%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $30.98B
WSM
Williams-Sonoma Inc
$175.69
-2.39%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $21.42B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caseys General Stores Inc generates 118% more annual revenue ($16.98B vs $7.81B). WSM leads profitability with a 13.9% profit margin vs 3.8%. CASY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.05. CASY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
CASY
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
WSM
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Earnings expanding 49.8% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 52 in profit
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Strong operational efficiency at 20.3%
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 8.3x book value
0.3% revenue growth
3.8% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 10.0x book value
Weak financial health signals
Revenue declined 4.3%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CASY
The strongest argument for CASY centers on Altman Z-Score, EPS Growth.
Bull Case : WSM
The strongest argument for WSM centers on Return on Equity, Altman Z-Score, Operating Margin.
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 : WSM
The primary concerns for WSM are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CASY profiles as a value stock while WSM is a declining play — different risk/reward profiles.
WSM carries more volatility with a beta of 1.58 — expect wider price swings.
CASY is growing revenue faster at 0.3% — sustainability is the question.
WSM generates stronger free cash flow (517M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CASY scores higher overall (53/100 vs 52/100). 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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