COST vs TSN
By Alex · Tickerpine
Costco Wholesale Corporation vs Tyson Foods, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | COST | TSN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $922.92 | $50.95 |
| Market cap | $409.10B | $17.92B |
| P/E ratio | 44.4 | 31.5 |
| ROE | 28.40% | 3.26% |
| Profit margin | 3.04% | 1.03% |
| Revenue growth | 11.10% | -0.10% |
| Dividend yield | 0.64% | 4.00% |
| Beta | 0.85 | 0.37 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
COST vs TSN in plain English
- COST is the bigger company — about 22.8× the market cap of TSN.
- TSN is cheaper on earnings (P/E 31.5 vs 44.4).
- COST earns a higher return on equity (28% vs 3%).
- COST is growing revenue faster (11% vs -0%).
- TSN has the higher dividend yield (4.00% vs 0.64%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
COST return calculator
See what $1,000 in Costco Wholesale Corporation would be worth today.
TSN return calculator
See what $1,000 in Tyson Foods, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.