Vita Coco Company Inc (COCO)vsCostco Wholesale Corp (COST)
COCO
Vita Coco Company Inc
$66.95
+29.67%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.82B
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$1,014.53
+1.59%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $450.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 46846% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $609.78M). COCO leads profitability with a 11.7% profit margin vs 3.0%. COCO trades at a lower P/E of 48.5x. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
COCO
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 75.6% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.5x book value
0.4% revenue growth
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COCO
The strongest argument for COCO centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COCO
The primary concerns for COCO are Price/Book, Revenue Growth, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 48.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 52.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COCO profiles as a value stock while COST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (61/100 vs 49/100) and 21.5% revenue growth. 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.
Vita Coco Company Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Vita Coco Company, Inc. develops, markets, and distributes coconut water products under the Vita Coco brand in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Costco Wholesale Corp
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Costco Wholesale Corporation (doing business as Costco Wholesale and also known simply as Costco) is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only (needing a membership to shop there) big-box retail stores. As of 2020, Costco was the fifth largest retailer in the world, and the world's largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, rotisserie chicken, and wine as of 2016.
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