Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsWipro Limited ADR (WIT)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$1,008.79
-0.32%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $449.00B
WIT
Wipro Limited ADR
$1.95
-1.52%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $20.75B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Wipro Limited ADR generates 224% more annual revenue ($926.24B vs $286.27B). WIT leads profitability with a 14.2% profit margin vs 3.0%. WIT appears more attractively valued with a PEG of 1.29. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 61/100 (C+).
COST
Buy61
out of 100
Grade: C+
WIT
Buy59
out of 100
Grade: C
Intrinsic Value Comparison
Multi-model valuation · Graham Formula
Margin of Safety
-89.1%
Fair Value
$535.26
Current Price
$1008.79
$473.53 premium
Intrinsic value data unavailable for WIT.
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
Generating 26.9B in free cash flow
Safe zone — low bankruptcy risk
Attractively priced relative to earnings
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
Weak financial health signals
Earnings declined 1.6%
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 : WIT
The strongest argument for WIT centers on Free Cash Flow, Altman Z-Score, P/E Ratio. PEG of 1.29 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 : WIT
The primary concerns for WIT are Piotroski F-Score, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a growth stock while WIT is a value play — different risk/reward profiles.
COST carries more volatility with a beta of 0.91 — expect wider price swings.
COST is growing revenue faster at 21.5% — sustainability is the question.
WIT generates stronger free cash flow (26.9B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (61/100 vs 59/100) and 21.5% 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 →Wipro Limited ADR
TECHNOLOGY · INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES · USA
Wipro Limited is a global information technology (IT), consulting and business process services company. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India.
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