Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsNu Skin Enterprises Inc (NUS)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$946.92
-0.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $414.76B
NUS
Nu Skin Enterprises Inc
$4.74
-0.63%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $223.43M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 21944% more annual revenue ($303.15B vs $1.38B). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs -15.7%. NUS appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.78. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 55/100 (C-).
COST
Buy55
out of 100
Grade: C-
NUS
Hold47
out of 100
Grade: D+
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COST.
Margin of Safety
+52.8%
Fair Value
$21.53
Current Price
$4.74
$16.79 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 26 in profit
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Generating 2.5B in free cash flow
Reasonable price relative to book value
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Growing faster than its price suggests
Areas to Watch
Trading at 11.7x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 4.0%
Weak financial health signals
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 6.9% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 17.1%
Earnings declined 98.2%
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 : NUS
The strongest argument for NUS centers on Price/Book, Altman Z-Score, PEG Ratio. PEG of 0.78 suggests the stock is reasonably priced for its growth.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 44.5x 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, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a value stock while NUS is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
NUS carries more volatility with a beta of 0.96 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 11.1% — 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 47/100) and 11.1% revenue growth. NUS offers better value entry with a 52.8% margin of safety. 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.
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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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