Coca-Cola European Partners PLC (CCEP)vsCostco Wholesale Corp (COST)
CCEP
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC
$91.64
-1.24%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $41.42B
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$983.86
+1.29%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $436.71B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 1270% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $20.90B). CCEP leads profitability with a 9.3% profit margin vs 3.0%. CCEP appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.62. CCEP earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
CCEP
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
COST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
+57.6%
Fair Value
$230.26
Current Price
$91.64
$138.62 discount
Margin of Safety
-76.5%
Fair Value
$557.28
Current Price
$983.86
$426.58 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Earnings expanding 68.3% YoY
Every $100 of equity generates 23 in profit
Generating 1.5B in free cash flow
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Areas to Watch
0.2% revenue growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
Elevated debt levels
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 13.6x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CCEP
The strongest argument for CCEP centers on EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Free Cash Flow.
Bull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bear Case : CCEP
The primary concerns for CCEP are Revenue Growth, Altman Z-Score, Debt/Equity.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 51.3x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
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Bottom Line
CCEP scores higher overall (59/100 vs 53/100). 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.
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - NON-ALCOHOLIC · USA
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC produces, distributes and sells a variety of ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverages. The company is headquartered in Uxbridge, the United Kingdom.
Visit Website →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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