Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsCoffee Holding Co Inc (JVA)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$1,014.53
+1.59%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $450.10B
JVA
Coffee Holding Co Inc
$4.65
-0.43%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $28.09M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 284616% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $100.54M). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs 1.9%. JVA appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.89. JVA earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 65/100 (B-).
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
JVA
Strong Buy65
out of 100
Grade: B-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COST.
Margin of Safety
+88.3%
Fair Value
$27.30
Current Price
$4.65
$22.65 discount
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
Revenue surging 21.5% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 45.5% YoY
Reasonable price relative to book value
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Revenue surging 20.0% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 42.9% YoY
Areas to Watch
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.8% — below average capital efficiency
1.9% margin — thin
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 21.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : JVA
The strongest argument for JVA centers on Price/Book, PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio. Revenue growth of 20.0% demonstrates continued momentum. PEG of 0.89 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
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.
Bear Case : JVA
The primary concerns for JVA are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 1.9% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
JVA carries more volatility with a beta of 1.42 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
JVA scores higher overall (65/100 vs 61/100) and 20.0% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong 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 →Coffee Holding Co Inc
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS · USA
Coffee Holding Co., Inc. manufactures, roasts, packs, markets and distributes roast and blended coffees in the United States, Australia, Canada, England and China. The company is headquartered in Staten Island, New York.
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