Buda Juice, Inc. (BUDA)vsCostco Wholesale Corp (COST)
BUDA
Buda Juice, Inc.
$8.05
-3.71%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $109.08M
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$971.87
-0.30%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $423.23B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 2234710% more annual revenue ($293.59B vs $13.14M). BUDA leads profitability with a 23.7% profit margin vs 3.0%. BUDA trades at a lower P/E of 34.7x. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
BUDA
Hold39
out of 100
Grade: F
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Keeps 24 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 27 in profit
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.5% YoY
Generating 2.0B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 20.0%
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : BUDA
The strongest argument for BUDA centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Profitability is solid with margins at 23.7% and operating margin at 16.9%.
Bull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : BUDA
The primary concerns for BUDA are P/E Ratio, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 48.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
BUDA profiles as a mature stock while COST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (2.0B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (61/100 vs 39/100) and 21.5% 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.
Buda Juice, Inc.
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Buda Juice, Inc. engages in producing and distributing UltraFresh juices, lemonades, limeades, and wellness shots. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
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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