Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR (CCU)vsCostco Wholesale Corp (COST)
CCU
Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR
$11.43
+4.86%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $2.07B
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$1,014.53
+1.59%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $450.10B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR generates 956% more annual revenue ($3.02T vs $286.27B). CCU leads profitability with a 4.0% profit margin vs 3.0%. CCU appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.73. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
CCU
Hold41
out of 100
Grade: D
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Reasonable price relative to book value
Generating 80.2B in free cash flow
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Mega-cap, among the largest globally
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Every $100 of equity generates 30 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.5% YoY
Areas to Watch
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
4.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 0.0%
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 : CCU
The strongest argument for CCU centers on Price/Book, Free Cash Flow, P/E Ratio.
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 : CCU
The primary concerns for CCU are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. Thin 4.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Profit Margin, Operating Margin, PEG Ratio. A P/E of 52.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CCU profiles as a value stock while COST is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
CCU generates stronger free cash flow (80.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (61/100 vs 41/100) 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.
Compania Cervecerias Unidas SA ADR
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · BEVERAGES - BREWERS · USA
Compaa Cerveceras Unidas SA is a beverage company mainly in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Colombia and Bolivia. The company is headquartered in Santiago, Chile.
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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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