Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsUber Technologies Inc (UBER)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$974.86
+0.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $432.25B
UBER
Uber Technologies Inc
$73.08
+1.02%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $150.31B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 450% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $52.02B). UBER leads profitability with a 19.3% profit margin vs 3.0%. UBER appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 4.51. UBER earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
COST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
UBER
Buy56
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
-122.0%
Fair Value
$32.16
Current Price
$73.08
$40.92 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 40 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 20.1% year-over-year
Generating 2.8B 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
Expensive relative to growth rate
Earnings declined 95.6%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : UBER
The strongest argument for UBER centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, P/E Ratio. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.3% and operating margin at 12.3%. Revenue growth of 20.1% 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 : UBER
The primary concerns for UBER are PEG Ratio, EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a value stock while UBER is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
UBER carries more volatility with a beta of 1.22 — expect wider price swings.
UBER is growing revenue faster at 20.1% — sustainability is the question.
UBER generates stronger free cash flow (2.8B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
UBER scores higher overall (56/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 19.3% margins and 20.1% 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.
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TECHNOLOGY · SOFTWARE - APPLICATION · USA
Uber Technologies, Inc., commonly known as Uber, is an American technology company. Its services include ride-hailing, food delivery (Uber Eats), package delivery, couriers, freight transportation, and, through a partnership with Lime, electric bicycle and motorized scooter rental. The company is based in San Francisco, California.
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