Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsTexas Instruments Incorporated (TXN)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$974.86
+0.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $432.25B
TXN
Texas Instruments Incorporated
$196.77
+1.10%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $179.15B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 1519% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $17.68B). TXN leads profitability with a 28.3% profit margin vs 3.0%. TXN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.47. TXN earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 63/100 (C+).
COST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
TXN
Buy63
out of 100
Grade: C+
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
-430.9%
Fair Value
$37.06
Current Price
$196.77
$159.71 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
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 34.0%
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 28 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Generating 1.3B 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
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 11.0x book value
Earnings declined 3.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : TXN
The strongest argument for TXN centers on Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Altman Z-Score. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.3% and operating margin at 34.0%. Revenue growth of 10.4% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : TXN
The primary concerns for TXN are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a value stock while TXN is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
TXN is growing revenue faster at 10.4% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
TXN scores higher overall (63/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 28.3% margins and 10.4% revenue growth. Both earn "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 →Texas Instruments Incorporated
TECHNOLOGY · SEMICONDUCTORS · USA
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is an American technology company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, that designs and manufactures semiconductors and various integrated circuits, which it sells to electronics designers and manufacturers globally. It is one of the top 10 semiconductor companies worldwide based on sales volume.
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