Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsNewmont Goldcorp Corp (NEM)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$1,008.79
-0.32%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $449.00B
NEM
Newmont Goldcorp Corp
$116.51
+2.66%
BASIC MATERIALS · Cap: $124.38B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 1047% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $24.97B). NEM leads profitability with a 33.9% profit margin vs 3.0%. NEM appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.78. NEM earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 78/100 (B+).
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
NEM
Strong Buy78
out of 100
Grade: B+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-89.1%
Fair Value
$535.26
Current Price
$1008.79
$473.53 premium
Margin of Safety
-81.0%
Fair Value
$68.86
Current Price
$116.51
$47.65 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
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.5% YoY
Keeps 34 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Strong operational efficiency at 61.4%
Revenue surging 45.8% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 78.6% YoY
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Large-cap with strong market position
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
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 : NEM
The strongest argument for NEM centers on Profit Margin, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 33.9% and operating margin at 61.4%. Revenue growth of 45.8% 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 : NEM
The primary concerns for NEM are PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
NEM is growing revenue faster at 45.8% — sustainability is the question.
NEM generates stronger free cash flow (3.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
NEM scores higher overall (78/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 33.9% margins and 45.8% 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 →Newmont Goldcorp Corp
BASIC MATERIALS · GOLD · USA
Newmont Corporation, based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, United States, is one of the largest gold mining companies in the world.
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