Constellation [STZ] vs Costco Wholesale [COST] Detailed Stock Comparison
Constellation
NYSE
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Costco Wholesale
NASDAQ
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Constellation wins in 9 metrics, Costco Wholesale wins in 11 metrics, with 0 ties. Costco Wholesale appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Constellation | Costco Wholesale | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.71 | 54.94 | Constellation |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 4.14 | 15.84 | Constellation |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 153.57 | 30.81 | Costco Wholesale |
| PEG Ratio | 11.23 | 49.22 | Constellation |
| EV/EBITDA | 11.00 | 34.00 | Constellation |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -4.40% | 2.92% | Costco Wholesale |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 31.60% | 4.00% | Constellation |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 31.60% | 4.00% | Constellation |
| Return on Equity | -4.42% | 32.08% | Costco Wholesale |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.69% | 8.79% | Costco Wholesale |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.94B | $6.63B | Costco Wholesale |
| Dividend Yield | 1.89% | 0.64% | Constellation |
| 1-Year Return | -29.93% | 14.33% | Costco Wholesale |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 2.98 | 1.60 | Costco Wholesale |
| Enterprise Value | $41.78B | $423.04B | Costco Wholesale |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 4.15 | 1.57 | Costco Wholesale |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 50.36% | 12.99% | Constellation |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $56 | $605 | Costco Wholesale |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $-2.35 | $17.63 | Costco Wholesale |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.67 | 0.95 | Constellation |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
Dividends
Constellation vs Costco Wholesale Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation | -1.52% | 3.70% | 1.69% | -8.73% | 2.50% | -22.17% |
| Costco Wholesale | 0.35% | 4.02% | -1.48% | -2.95% | -6.36% | 7.43% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constellation | -29.93% | -30.60% | -3.90% | 32.15% | 912.93% | 516.47% |
| Costco Wholesale | 14.33% | 81.95% | 190.67% | 569.07% | 1,667.22% | 2,182.70% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Constellation vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | STZ | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $30.03B | $429.53B |
| Market Cap Category | Large cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 1,606,720 | 2,275,870 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,299,053 | 2,139,070 |
| Last Close | $170.59 | $980.84 |
| 52 Week Range | $159.35 - $261.06 | $820.45 - $1,078.23 |
| % from 52W High | -34.65% | -9.03% |
| All-Time High | $274.87 (Apr 08, 2024) | $1,078.23 (Feb 10, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -37.94% | -9.03% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | -0.06% | 0.08% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | -0.41% | 0.13% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | -0.04% | 0.03% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.32% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | -0.04% | 0.32% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 153.57 | 30.81 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $41.12 | $61.16 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $0.42 | $33.49 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $3.10B | $12.43B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $1.21B | $5.91B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.89% | 0.64% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.03 | $6.08 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Constellation vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | STZ | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 45.71 | 54.94 |
| Forward P/E | 11.23 | 49.22 |
| PEG Ratio | 11.23 | 49.22 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 2.98 | 1.60 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 4.14 | 15.84 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $30.03B | $429.53B |
| Enterprise Value | $41.78B | $423.04B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 4.15 | 1.57 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 11.00 | 34.00 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.67 | 0.95 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $41.12 | $61.16 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Constellation vs Costco Wholesale
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | STZ | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $2.16B | $63.21B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.05B | $55.00B |
| Gross Profit | $1.11B | $8.21B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $609.40M | $2.53B |
| EBITDA | $712.40M | $3.18B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $-342.60M | $2.58B |
| Income Tax | $28.00M | $677.00M |
| Net Income (Profit) | $-370.60M | $1.90B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | STZ | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $73.90M | $13.84B |
| Total Current Assets | $3.94B | $38.15B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $3.69B | $37.58B |
| Long-Term Debt | $9.79B | $8.18B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $7.53B | $27.13B |
| Retained Earnings | $12.94B | $20.89B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $8.29B | $33.30B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | STZ | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $755.30M | $3.46B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-192.80M | $-1.13B |
| Free Cash Flow | $444.40M | $2.33B |
| Debt Repayment | $-1.00M | $-266.00M |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-306.10M | $-211.00M |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | STZ | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 6.78M | 4.86M |
| Short Ratio | 2.37 | 2.36 |
| Short % of Float | 0.04% | 0.01% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 1,606,720 | 2,275,870 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,299,053 | 2,139,070 |
| Shares Outstanding | 178.22M | 443.13M |
| Float Shares | 147.87M | 442.27M |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.19% | 0.00% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.78% | 0.72% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Constellation vs Costco Wholesale
| Metric | STZ | COST |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $3.03 | $6.08 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 1.89% | 0.64% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $3.33 | $9.67 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.39% | 0.31% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $10.00 | $29.02 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 07, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 |