Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsPetroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR (PBR)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$998.67
+1.59%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $450.10B
PBR
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
$22.03
+0.82%
ENERGY · Cap: $141.97B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR generates 74% more annual revenue ($497.55B vs $286.27B). PBR leads profitability with a 22.1% profit margin vs 3.0%. PBR appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 0.38. PBR earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 76/100 (B+).
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
PBR
Strong Buy76
out of 100
Grade: B+
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
Growing faster than its price suggests
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Large-cap with strong market position
Every $100 of equity generates 28 in profit
Keeps 22 of every $100 in revenue as profit
Reasonable price relative to book value
Areas to Watch
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Premium valuation, high expectations priced in
0.5% earnings growth
Distress zone — elevated risk
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 : PBR
The strongest argument for PBR centers on PEG Ratio, P/E Ratio, Market Cap. Profitability is solid with margins at 22.1% and operating margin at 26.9%. PEG of 0.38 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 : PBR
The primary concerns for PBR are EPS Growth, Altman Z-Score.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a growth stock while PBR is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.98 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
PBR generates stronger free cash flow (3.2B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
PBR scores higher overall (76/100 vs 61/100), backed by strong 22.1% margins. 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 →Petroleo Brasileiro Petrobras SA ADR
ENERGY · OIL & GAS INTEGRATED · USA
Petrleo Brasileiro SA - Petrobras produces and sells oil and gas in Brazil and internationally. The company is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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