Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsBrasilagro Adr (LND)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$1,014.53
+1.59%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $450.10B
LND
Brasilagro Adr
$3.81
+0.26%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $385.51M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 29558% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $965.21M). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs -0.2%. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
LND
Hold38
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COST.
Margin of Safety
+70.3%
Fair Value
$13.22
Current Price
$3.81
$9.41 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 30 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 24.8% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -0.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 73.5%
Negative free cash flow — burning cash
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 : LND
The strongest argument for LND centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 24.8% 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 : LND
The primary concerns for LND are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
LND is growing revenue faster at 24.8% — 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
COST scores higher overall (61/100 vs 38/100) and 21.5% revenue growth. LND offers better value entry with a 70.3% margin of safety. 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 →Brasilagro Adr
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
BrasilAgro - Companhia Brasileira de Propriedades Agrcolas is dedicated to the acquisition, development, exploration and sale of rural properties suitable for agricultural activities in Brazil. The company is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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