Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsGenius Group Ltd (GNS)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$1,065.29
+1.83%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $448.57B
GNS
Genius Group Ltd
$0.10
-10.70%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $21.98M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 2526036% more annual revenue ($303.15B vs $12.00M). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs 0.0%. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
COST
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
GNS
Hold40
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COST.
Margin of Safety
-32.4%
Fair Value
$0.30
Current Price
$0.10
$0.20 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 26 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 128.1% year-over-year
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.2x 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
0.0% margin — thin
Weak financial health signals
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 : GNS
The strongest argument for GNS centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth, Debt/Equity. Revenue growth of 128.1% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 48.8x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : GNS
The primary concerns for GNS are EPS Growth, Market Cap, Profit Margin.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a value stock while GNS is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
GNS carries more volatility with a beta of 9.32 — expect wider price swings.
GNS is growing revenue faster at 128.1% — 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 40/100) and 11.1% 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.
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 →Genius Group Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · EDUCATION & TRAINING SERVICES · USA
Genius Group Limited, offers training and education courses and services. The company is headquartered in Singapore.
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