Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsCoca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR (KOF)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$996.08
+1.36%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $438.30B
KOF
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV ADR
$115.47
+0.20%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $24.81B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 2% more annual revenue ($303.15B vs $296.20B). KOF leads profitability with a 8.1% profit margin vs 3.0%. COST appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.43. KOF earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
COST
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
KOF
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COST.
Margin of Safety
+59.6%
Fair Value
$279.04
Current Price
$115.47
$163.57 discount
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
Generating 8.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.3x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
4.7% revenue growth
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
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 : KOF
The strongest argument for KOF centers on Free Cash Flow.
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 : KOF
The primary concerns for KOF are Revenue Growth, Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 149.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
KOF generates stronger free cash flow (8.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
KOF scores higher overall (56/100 vs 55/100). 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.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Coca-Cola FEMSA, SAB de CV, a franchise bottler, produces, markets, sells and distributes Coca-Cola brand beverages. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico.
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