Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsDoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock (DASH)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$974.86
+0.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $432.25B
DASH
DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock
$152.92
-1.17%
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · Cap: $67.22B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 1987% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $13.72B). DASH leads profitability with a 6.8% profit margin vs 3.0%. DASH appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.58. DASH earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 59/100 (C).
COST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
DASH
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.7%
Fair Value
$558.15
Current Price
$974.86
$416.71 premium
Margin of Safety
-75.2%
Fair Value
$100.15
Current Price
$152.92
$52.77 premium
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
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
Revenue surging 37.7% year-over-year
Large-cap with strong market position
Earnings expanding 47.7% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.5x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Grey zone — moderate risk
6.8% margin — thin
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : DASH
The strongest argument for DASH centers on Revenue Growth, Market Cap, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 37.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 50.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : DASH
The primary concerns for DASH are PEG Ratio, Altman Z-Score, Profit Margin. A P/E of 72.3x leaves little room for execution misses.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a value stock while DASH is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
DASH carries more volatility with a beta of 1.90 — expect wider price swings.
DASH is growing revenue faster at 37.7% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
DASH scores higher overall (59/100 vs 53/100) and 37.7% 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.
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.
Visit Website →DoorDash, Inc. Class A Common Stock
CONSUMER CYCLICAL · INTERNET RETAIL · USA
DoorDash, Inc. operates a logistics platform that connects merchants, consumers, and merchants in the United States and internationally. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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