Vita Coco Company Inc (COCO)vsCostco Wholesale Corp (COST)
COCO
Vita Coco Company Inc
$56.37
+2.94%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $3.40B
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$982.73
-0.95%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $438.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 42839% more annual revenue ($303.15B vs $706.02M). COCO leads profitability with a 15.5% profit margin vs 3.0%. COCO trades at a lower P/E of 32.4x. COCO earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 64/100 (C+).
COCO
Buy64
out of 100
Grade: C+
COST
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-82.6%
Fair Value
$32.29
Current Price
$56.37
$24.08 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COST.
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 115.8% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 29.2%
Revenue surging 28.1% year-over-year
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 8.1x book value
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 12.2x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COCO
The strongest argument for COCO centers on EPS Growth, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 15.5% and operating margin at 29.2%. Revenue growth of 28.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COCO
The primary concerns for COCO are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 47.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COCO profiles as a growth stock while COST is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
COCO is growing revenue faster at 28.1% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COCO scores higher overall (64/100 vs 55/100), backed by strong 15.5% margins and 28.1% revenue growth. 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.
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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