Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsMarvell Technology Group Ltd (MRVL)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$998.67
+1.59%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $450.10B
MRVL
Marvell Technology Group Ltd
$165.15
+5.48%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $143.68B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 3393% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $8.19B). MRVL leads profitability with a 32.6% profit margin vs 3.0%. MRVL appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.93. MRVL earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 66/100 (B-).
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
MRVL
Strong Buy66
out of 100
Grade: B-
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
Keeps 33 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Earnings expanding 106.3% YoY
Large-cap with strong market position
Revenue surging 22.1% 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Trading at 9.8x book value
Grey zone — moderate risk
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 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : MRVL
The strongest argument for MRVL centers on Profit Margin, EPS Growth, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 32.6% and operating margin at 18.7%. Revenue growth of 22.1% 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 : MRVL
The primary concerns for MRVL are PEG Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. A P/E of 53.5x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
MRVL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.82 — expect wider price swings.
MRVL is growing revenue faster at 22.1% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
MRVL scores higher overall (66/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 32.6% margins and 22.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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 →Marvell Technology Group Ltd
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Marvell Technology, Inc. designs, develops, and sells analog, mixed-signal, digital signal processing, and integrated and independent integrated circuits. The company is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware.
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