Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsNomad Foods Ltd (NOMD)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$959.44
+1.32%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $414.76B
NOMD
Nomad Foods Ltd
$11.35
+2.44%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.49B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 10126% more annual revenue ($303.15B vs $2.96B). NOMD leads profitability with a 4.2% profit margin vs 3.0%. NOMD appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.38. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
COST
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
NOMD
Hold50
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 26 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.9x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 5.3% — below average capital efficiency
4.2% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : NOMD
The strongest argument for NOMD centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 1.38 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : NOMD
The primary concerns for NOMD are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 4.2% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
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.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (55/100 vs 50/100) and 11.1% 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.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Nomad Foods Limited produces, markets and distributes frozen foods in the UK, Italy, Germany, Sweden, France, Norway, Austria, Spain and the rest of Europe. The company is headquartered in Feltham, the United Kingdom.
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