Airbnb Inc (ABNB)vsCostco Wholesale Corp (COST)
ABNB
Airbnb Inc
$131.81
-0.57%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $77.94B
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$974.86
+0.49%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $432.25B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 2239% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $12.24B). ABNB leads profitability with a 20.5% profit margin vs 3.0%. ABNB appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.24. ABNB earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
ABNB
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
COST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-381.1%
Fair Value
$27.40
Current Price
$131.81
$104.41 premium
Margin of Safety
-74.7%
Fair Value
$558.15
Current Price
$974.86
$416.71 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Large-cap with strong market position
Keeps 21 of every $100 in revenue as profit
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
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Trading at 9.7x book value
Earnings declined 23.7%
Distress zone — elevated risk
Trading at 13.5x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : ABNB
The strongest argument for ABNB centers on Return on Equity, Market Cap, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 20.5% and operating margin at 9.7%. Revenue growth of 12.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : ABNB
The primary concerns for ABNB are P/E Ratio, Price/Book, EPS Growth.
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.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
ABNB profiles as a mature stock while COST is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
ABNB carries more volatility with a beta of 1.16 — expect wider price swings.
ABNB is growing revenue faster at 12.0% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
ABNB scores higher overall (58/100 vs 53/100), backed by strong 20.5% margins and 12.0% 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.
Airbnb Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · TRAVEL SERVICES · USA
Airbnb, Inc. is an American company that operates an online marketplace for lodging, primarily homestays for vacation rentals, and tourism activities, based in San Francisco, California.
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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