Bridgford Foods Corporation (BRID)vsCostco Wholesale Corp (COST)
BRID
Bridgford Foods Corporation
$5.51
-6.61%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $48.92M
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$946.92
-0.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $414.76B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 132735% more annual revenue ($303.15B vs $228.22M). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs -6.4%. BRID appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.74. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
BRID
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
COST
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -10.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 9.5%
Earnings declined 23.7%
Trading at 11.7x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Weak financial health signals
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BRID
The strongest argument for BRID centers on Price/Book, Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.74 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BRID
The primary concerns for BRID are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 44.5x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BRID profiles as a turnaround stock while COST is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.87 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (55/100 vs 39/100) and 11.1% revenue growth. 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.
Bridgford Foods Corporation
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Bridgford Foods Corporation manufactures, markets and distributes frozen, refrigerated food and snack products in the United States.
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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