Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsGE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (GEHC)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$974.86
+0.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $432.25B
GEHC
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
$72.20
+1.75%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $32.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 1288% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $20.63B). GEHC leads profitability with a 10.1% profit margin vs 3.0%. GEHC appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.70. GEHC earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 60/100 (C+).
COST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
GEHC
Buy60
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.7%
Fair Value
$558.15
Current Price
$974.86
$416.71 premium
Margin of Safety
-156.0%
Fair Value
$30.94
Current Price
$72.20
$41.26 premium
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 30 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 22 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.5x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 17.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : GEHC
The strongest argument for GEHC centers on Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 50.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : GEHC
The primary concerns for GEHC are PEG Ratio, Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
GEHC carries more volatility with a beta of 1.18 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
GEHC scores higher overall (60/100 vs 53/100). 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.
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 →GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.
HEALTHCARE · MEDICAL DEVICES · USA
GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. provides medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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