Coty Inc (COTY)vsProcter & Gamble Company (PG)
COTY
Coty Inc
$2.73
-1.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.30B
PG
Procter & Gamble Company
$146.10
-1.47%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $341.95B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Procter & Gamble Company generates 1398% more annual revenue ($86.72B vs $5.79B). PG leads profitability with a 19.2% profit margin vs -9.2%. COTY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.18. PG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
COTY
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
PG
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+64.1%
Fair Value
$7.05
Current Price
$2.73
$4.32 discount
Margin of Safety
-46.8%
Fair Value
$99.55
Current Price
$146.10
$46.55 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 23.1%
Generating 4.9B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -17.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 22.2%
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COTY
The strongest argument for COTY centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.18 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : PG
The strongest argument for PG centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, Operating Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 19.2% and operating margin at 23.1%.
Bear Case : COTY
The primary concerns for COTY are Debt/Equity, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : PG
The primary concerns for PG are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COTY profiles as a turnaround stock while PG is a mature play — different risk/reward profiles.
COTY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
PG is growing revenue faster at 7.4% — sustainability is the question.
PG generates stronger free cash flow (4.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PG scores higher overall (61/100 vs 45/100), backed by strong 19.2% margins. COTY offers better value entry with a 64.1% margin of safety. 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.
Coty Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Coty Inc., manufactures, markets, distributes and sells beauty products worldwide. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.
Procter & Gamble Company
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) is an American multinational consumer goods corporation headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1837 by William Procter and James Gamble. It specializes in a wide range of personal health, consumer health, personal care, and hygiene products; these products are organized into several segments including Beauty; Grooming; Health Care; Fabric & Home Care; and Baby, Feminine, & Family Care. Before the sale of Pringles to Kellogg's, its product portfolio also included food, snacks, and beverages.
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