Coty Inc (COTY)vsTarget Corporation (TGT)
COTY
Coty Inc
$2.46
+3.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.09B
TGT
Target Corporation
$129.75
+1.47%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $58.08B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Target Corporation generates 1704% more annual revenue ($104.78B vs $5.81B). TGT leads profitability with a 3.5% profit margin vs -9.1%. COTY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.18. COTY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 49/100 (D+).
COTY
Hold49
out of 100
Grade: D+
TGT
Hold48
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+71.5%
Fair Value
$8.87
Current Price
$2.46
$6.41 discount
Margin of Safety
+33.2%
Fair Value
$171.60
Current Price
$129.75
$41.85 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 24 in profit
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Generating 2.3B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.5% revenue growth
ROE of -12.6% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 22.2%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.5% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.9%
Revenue declined 1.5%
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 : TGT
The strongest argument for TGT centers on Market Cap, Return on Equity, P/E Ratio.
Bear Case : COTY
The primary concerns for COTY are Revenue Growth, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Bear Case : TGT
The primary concerns for TGT are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 3.5% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COTY profiles as a turnaround stock while TGT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
TGT carries more volatility with a beta of 1.03 — expect wider price swings.
COTY is growing revenue faster at 0.5% — sustainability is the question.
TGT generates stronger free cash flow (2.3B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COTY scores higher overall (49/100 vs 48/100). TGT offers better value entry with a 33.2% margin of safety. Both earn "Hold" 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.
Target Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Target Corporation is an American retail corporation. Their retail formats include the discount store Target, the hypermarket SuperTarget, and small-format stores previously named CityTarget and TargetExpress before being consolidated under the Target branding.
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