Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsQMMM Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (QMMM)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$974.86
+0.11%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $432.25B
QMMM
QMMM Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares
$119.40
0.00%
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · Cap: $6.83B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 15256789% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $1.88M). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs -1.5%. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
COST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
QMMM
Avoid14
out of 100
Grade: F
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-74.7%
Fair Value
$558.15
Current Price
$974.86
$416.71 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for QMMM.
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
Conservative balance sheet, low leverage
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.5x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
0.0% earnings growth
Weak financial health signals
Trading at 519.1x book value
ROE of -2.0% — below average capital efficiency
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : QMMM
The strongest argument for QMMM centers on Debt/Equity, Altman Z-Score.
Bear Case : COST
The primary concerns for COST are Price/Book, Profit Margin, Operating Margin. A P/E of 50.7x leaves little room for execution misses. Thin 3.0% margins leave little buffer for downturns.
Bear Case : QMMM
The primary concerns for QMMM are EPS Growth, Piotroski F-Score, Price/Book.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a value stock while QMMM is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST is growing revenue faster at 9.2% — 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
COST scores higher overall (53/100 vs 14/100). Both earn "Buy" and "Avoid" 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 →QMMM Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares
COMMUNICATION SERVICES · ADVERTISING AGENCIES · USA
QMMM Holdings Limited, provides digital media advertising and marketing production services primarily in Hong Kong.
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