Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsNu Skin Enterprises Inc (NUS)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$1,008.79
-0.32%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $449.00B
NUS
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc
$7.16
+1.99%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $352.11M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 19762% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $1.44B). NUS leads profitability with a 3.8% profit margin vs 3.0%. NUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
NUS
Buy52
out of 100
Grade: C-
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-87.6%
Fair Value
$537.65
Current Price
$1008.79
$471.14 premium
Margin of Safety
+66.3%
Fair Value
$30.15
Current Price
$7.16
$22.99 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
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
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 7.0% — below average capital efficiency
3.8% margin — thin
Operating margin of 1.8%
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 : NUS
The strongest argument for NUS centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Altman Z-Score. PEG of 0.78 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 : NUS
The primary concerns for NUS are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Thin 3.8% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a growth stock while NUS is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
NUS carries more volatility with a beta of 1.02 — 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.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (61/100 vs 52/100) and 21.5% revenue growth. NUS offers better value entry with a 66.3% margin of safety. 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.
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CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · USA
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. develops and distributes wellness and personal care products globally. The company is headquartered in Provo, Utah.
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