Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)vsConns Inc (CONN)
CASY
Caseys General Stores Inc
$761.91
+0.04%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $33.18B
CONN
Conns Inc
$0.10
0.00%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $2.43M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caseys General Stores Inc generates 1319% more annual revenue ($17.56B vs $1.24B). CASY leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs -6.2%. CONN appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.21. CASY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
CASY
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
CONN
Hold46
out of 100
Grade: D+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 66.0% YoY
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
4.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -15.5% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 92.7%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CASY
The strongest argument for CASY centers on EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : CONN
The strongest argument for CONN centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Book. PEG of 0.21 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : CASY
The primary concerns for CASY are Profit Margin, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. A P/E of 46.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 4.1% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : CONN
The primary concerns for CONN are Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 3.36 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CASY profiles as a value stock while CONN is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
CONN carries more volatility with a beta of 2.23 — expect wider price swings.
CASY is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
CASY generates stronger free cash flow (76M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CASY scores higher overall (58/100 vs 46/100) and 14.5% 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.
Caseys General Stores Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Casey's General Stores, Inc., operates convenience stores under the names Casey's and Casey's General Store. The company is headquartered in Ankeny, Iowa.
Conns Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
Conn's, Inc. is a specialty retailer of consumer durables and related services in the United States. The company is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
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