Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsSanofi ADR (SNY)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$974.86
+0.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $432.25B
SNY
Sanofi ADR
$46.03
+1.97%
HEALTHCARE · Cap: $109.03B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 513% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $46.72B). SNY leads profitability with a 16.7% profit margin vs 3.0%. SNY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.32. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
COST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
SNY
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.7%
Fair Value
$558.15
Current Price
$974.86
$416.71 premium
Margin of Safety
-89.7%
Fair Value
$24.79
Current Price
$46.03
$21.24 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
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Generating 1.6B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.5x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.4% earnings growth
ROE of 6.7% — below average capital efficiency
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.
Bull Case : SNY
The strongest argument for SNY centers on Price/Book, Market Cap, Free Cash Flow. Profitability is solid with margins at 16.7% and operating margin at 14.3%.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 50.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : SNY
The primary concerns for SNY are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a value stock while SNY is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (53/100 vs 49/100). 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 →Sanofi ADR
HEALTHCARE · DRUG MANUFACTURERS - GENERAL · USA
Sanofi, a healthcare company, is engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and marketing of therapeutic solutions in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.
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