Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsFarmmi Inc (FAMI)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$996.08
+1.36%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $438.30B
FAMI
Farmmi Inc
$0.11
+1.15%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $4.17M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 1663589% more annual revenue ($303.15B vs $18.22M). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
COST
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
FAMI
Avoid31
out of 100
Grade: F
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.3x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -36.3% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull 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.
Bull Case : FAMI
The strongest argument for FAMI centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity.
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.
Bear Case : FAMI
The primary concerns for FAMI are Market Cap, Profit Margin, Piotroski F-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
FAMI carries more volatility with a beta of 2.06 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (55/100 vs 31/100) and 11.1% revenue growth. 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.
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.
Visit Website →Farmmi Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · China
Farmmi, Inc. processes and sells agricultural products in China, the United States, Japan, Canada, Europe, Korea, and the Middle East. The company is headquartered in Lishui, China.
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