Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsTantech Holdings Ltd (TANH)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$1,014.53
+1.59%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $450.10B
TANH
Tantech Holdings Ltd
$0.39
-4.18%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $5.32M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 681759% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $41.98M). TANH leads profitability with a 11.8% profit margin vs 3.0%. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
TANH
Hold42
out of 100
Grade: D
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Intrinsic value data unavailable for COST.
Margin of Safety
+55.3%
Fair Value
$2.05
Current Price
$0.39
$1.66 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
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
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of 3.8% — below average capital efficiency
Revenue declined 4.5%
Earnings declined 11.5%
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 : TANH
The strongest argument for TANH centers on Price/Book.
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 : TANH
The primary concerns for TANH are Market Cap, Return on Equity, Revenue Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a growth stock while TANH is a declining 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.
COST generates stronger free cash flow (1.7B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (61/100 vs 42/100) and 21.5% revenue growth. TANH offers better value entry with a 55.3% 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.
Visit Website →Tantech Holdings Ltd
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · HOUSEHOLD & PERSONAL PRODUCTS · China
Tantech Holdings Ltd, develops and manufactures bamboo-based charcoal products for industrial energy, domestic cooking, heating, purification, agriculture and cleaning applications in the People's Republic of China and internationally. The company is headquartered in Lishui, the People's Republic of China.
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