Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)vsZepp Health Corp (ZEPP)
COST
Costco Wholesale Corp
$974.86
+0.49%
CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · Cap: $432.25B
ZEPP
Zepp Health Corp
$13.26
-10.34%
TECHNOLOGY · Cap: $216.30M
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Costco Wholesale Corp generates 110471% more annual revenue ($286.27B vs $258.90M). COST leads profitability with a 3.0% profit margin vs -15.5%. COST earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 53/100 (C-).
COST
Buy53
out of 100
Grade: C-
ZEPP
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
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 ZEPP.
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
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 43.0% year-over-year
Areas to Watch
Trading at 13.5x book value
3.0% margin — thin
Operating margin of 3.7%
Expensive relative to growth rate
Smaller company, higher risk/reward
ROE of -17.2% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 68.1%
Currently unprofitable
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : COST
The strongest argument for COST centers on Market Cap, Altman Z-Score, Return on Equity.
Bull Case : ZEPP
The strongest argument for ZEPP centers on Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Revenue growth of 43.0% demonstrates continued momentum.
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 : ZEPP
The primary concerns for ZEPP are Market Cap, Return on Equity, EPS Growth.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
COST profiles as a value stock while ZEPP is a hypergrowth play — different risk/reward profiles.
ZEPP carries more volatility with a beta of 1.59 — expect wider price swings.
ZEPP is growing revenue faster at 43.0% — sustainability is the question.
Monitor DISCOUNT STORES industry trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory changes.
Bottom Line
COST scores higher overall (53/100 vs 43/100). 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 →Zepp Health Corp
TECHNOLOGY · CONSUMER ELECTRONICS · China
Zepp Health Corporation, an activity and biometric data-driven company, develops, manufactures and sells smart wearable technology devices in the People's Republic of China. The company is headquartered in Hefei, the People's Republic of China.
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