Coursera Inc (COUR)vsDollar General Corporation (DG)
COUR
Coursera Inc
$5.47
-1.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.53B
DG
Dollar General Corporation
$103.70
+0.17%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $25.32B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Dollar General Corporation generates 5466% more annual revenue ($43.08B vs $773.90M). DG leads profitability with a 3.6% profit margin vs -8.2%. DG earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
COUR
Avoid33
out of 100
Grade: F
DG
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+33.1%
Fair Value
$8.58
Current Price
$5.47
$3.11 discount
Margin of Safety
+13.5%
Fair Value
$170.04
Current Price
$103.70
$66.34 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -10.1% — below average capital efficiency
Distress zone — elevated risk
Expensive relative to growth rate
3.4% revenue growth
3.6% margin — thin
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COUR
The strongest argument for COUR centers on Price/Book.
Bull Case : DG
The strongest argument for DG centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book.
Bear Case : COUR
The primary concerns for COUR are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : DG
The primary concerns for DG are PEG Ratio, Revenue Growth, Profit Margin. Debt-to-equity of 1.79 is elevated, increasing financial risk. Thin 3.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COUR profiles as a turnaround stock while DG is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COUR carries more volatility with a beta of 1.25 — expect wider price swings.
COUR is growing revenue faster at 9.1% — sustainability is the question.
DG generates stronger free cash flow (365M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DG scores higher overall (59/100 vs 33/100). COUR offers better value entry with a 33.1% margin of safety. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Coursera Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Coursera, Inc. operates an online educational content platform that connects students, educators, and institutions. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Dollar General Corporation is an American chain of variety stores headquartered in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
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