Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsOatly Group AB ADR (OTLY)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$996.08
+1.36%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $438.30B
OTLY
Oatly Group AB ADR
$8.00
-6.54%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $385.82M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 32674% more annual revenue ($303.15B vs $925.00M). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs -13.8%. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
COST
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
OTLY
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COST.
Margin of Safety
+37.1%
Fair Value
$19.69
Current Price
$8.00
$11.69 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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
15.2% revenue growth
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.3x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -241.6% — below average capital efficiency
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 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : OTLY
The strongest argument for OTLY centers on Debt/Equity, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 15.2% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : OTLY
The primary concerns for OTLY are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a value stock while OTLY is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
OTLY carries more volatility with a beta of 1.81 — expect wider price swings.
OTLY is growing revenue faster at 15.2% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (55/100 vs 33/100) and 11.1% revenue growth. OTLY offers better value entry with a 37.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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 →Oatly Group AB ADR
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Oatly Group AB, an oat milk company, offers a range of plant-based dairy products made from oats in Sweden. The company is headquartered in Malm, Sweden.
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