Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsJBS N.V. (JBS)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$998.67
+1.59%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $450.10B
JBS
JBS N.V.
$16.06
+2.36%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $17.43B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 232% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $86.18B). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs 2.4%. JBS trades at a lower P/E of 8.6x. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
JBS
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
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
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.5% YoY
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Every $100 of equity generates 25 in profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
15.5% revenue growth
Generating 6.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
2.4% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.3%
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 10.5%
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 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : JBS
The strongest argument for JBS centers on P/E Ratio, Return on Equity, Price/Book. Revenue growth of 15.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
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.
Bear Case : JBS
The primary concerns for JBS are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.56 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 2.4% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
JBS generates stronger free cash flow (6.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
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.
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 →JBS N.V.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
JBS N.V., is a protein and food company globally. The company is headquartered in Amstelveen, Netherlands.
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