Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY)vsMarineMax Inc (HZO)
CASY
Caseys General Stores Inc
$761.91
+0.04%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $33.18B
HZO
MarineMax Inc
$34.67
-0.23%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $769.88M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Caseys General Stores Inc generates 683% more annual revenue ($17.56B vs $2.24B). CASY leads profitability with a 4.1% profit margin vs -2.8%. HZO appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.09. CASY earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 58/100 (C).
CASY
Buy58
out of 100
Grade: C
HZO
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 66.0% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Earnings expanding 100.0% YoY
Areas to Watch
4.1% margin — thin
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Grey zone — moderate risk
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Operating margin of 1.7%
Elevated debt levels
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CASY
The strongest argument for CASY centers on EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 14.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : HZO
The strongest argument for HZO centers on Price/Book, EPS Growth. PEG of 1.09 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 : HZO
The primary concerns for HZO are Altman Z-Score, Market Cap, Operating Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CASY profiles as a value stock while HZO is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
HZO carries more volatility with a beta of 1.60 — expect wider price swings.
CASY is growing revenue faster at 14.5% — sustainability is the question.
CASY generates stronger free cash flow (207M), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CASY scores higher overall (58/100 vs 55/100) and 14.5% 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.
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.
MarineMax Inc
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · SPECIALTY RETAIL · USA
MarineMax, Inc. is a yacht and pleasure boat retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Clearwater, Florida.
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