Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsOllie's Bargain Outlet Hldg (OLLI)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$972.33
-0.25%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $444.46B
OLLI
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg
$98.96
-2.73%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $6.54B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 10706% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $2.65B). OLLI leads profitability with a 9.1% profit margin vs 3.0%. OLLI appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 2.08. OLLI earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 56/100 (C).
COST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
OLLI
Buy56
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.5%
Fair Value
$558.44
Current Price
$972.33
$413.89 premium
Margin of Safety
+37.5%
Fair Value
$182.05
Current Price
$98.96
$83.09 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
Generating 1.7B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
16.8% revenue growth
Earnings expanding 26.4% YoY
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.4x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Expensive relative to growth rate
Moderate valuation
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : OLLI
The strongest argument for OLLI centers on Altman Z-Score, Revenue Growth, EPS Growth. Revenue growth of 16.8% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 52.1x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : OLLI
The primary concerns for OLLI are PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a value stock while OLLI is a growth play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.99 — expect wider price swings.
OLLI is growing revenue faster at 16.8% — sustainability is the question.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
OLLI scores higher overall (56/100 vs 53/100) and 16.8% revenue growth. 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.
Visit Website →Ollie's Bargain Outlet Hldg
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · DISCOUNT STORES · USA
Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. is a branded product retailer. The company is headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
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