Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsEdible Garden AG Inc (EDBL)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$982.73
-0.95%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $438.30B
EDBL
Edible Garden AG Inc
$0.71
-4.27%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $1.77M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 2190794% more annual revenue ($303.15B vs $13.84M). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs -122.1%. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
COST
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
EDBL
Avoid29
out of 100
Grade: F
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 26 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
No standout strengths identified
Areas to Watch
Trading at 12.2x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.8%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
Weak financial health signals
ROE of -328.8% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity. Revenue growth of 11.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : EDBL
Revenue growth of 12.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 47.6x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : EDBL
The primary concerns for EDBL are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Piotroski F-Score. Debt-to-equity of 2.64 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a value stock while EDBL is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
EDBL carries more volatility with a beta of 1.74 — expect wider price swings.
EDBL is growing revenue faster at 12.8% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (2.5B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (55/100 vs 29/100) and 11.1% revenue growth. Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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 →Edible Garden AG Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · FARM PRODUCTS · USA
Edible Garden AG Incorporated and its subsidiaries operate as a controlled environment agricultural company. The company is headquartered in Belvidere, New Jersey.
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