BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (BJ)vsCoty Inc (COTY)
BJ
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
$99.99
+2.91%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $11.93B
COTY
Coty Inc
$2.73
-1.80%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.30B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc generates 279% more annual revenue ($21.97B vs $5.79B). BJ leads profitability with a 2.6% profit margin vs -9.2%. COTY appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.18. BJ earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 50/100 (C-).
BJ
Buy50
out of 100
Grade: C-
COTY
Hold45
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-71.1%
Fair Value
$58.15
Current Price
$99.99
$41.84 premium
Margin of Safety
+64.1%
Fair Value
$7.05
Current Price
$2.73
$4.32 discount
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
2.6% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Elevated debt levels
Elevated debt levels
ROE of -17.2% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 1.3%
Earnings declined 22.2%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BJ
The strongest argument for BJ centers on Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull 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.
Bear Case : BJ
The primary concerns for BJ are PEG Ratio, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. Thin 2.6% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : COTY
The primary concerns for COTY are Debt/Equity, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BJ profiles as a value stock while COTY is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
COTY carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
BJ is growing revenue faster at 9.9% — sustainability is the question.
BJ generates stronger free cash flow (-42M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
BJ scores higher overall (50/100 vs 45/100). 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.
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., operates warehouse clubs on the East Coast of the United States. The company is headquartered in Westborough, Massachusetts.
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.
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