COST vs GILD
Head-to-Head Stock Analysis & Investment Rating
Last Updated: Aug 16, 2026
COST
GILD
Investment Advisor Scores
GILD
AI Analyst Insights
Detailed Metrics Comparison
| Metric | COST | GILD | Winner |
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Valuation
Lower P/E and PEG ratios suggest a stock may be undervalued relative to earnings and growth. Value investors prefer lower multiples. |
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| Forward P/E | 42.0168 | 15.2207 | GILD |
| PEG Ratio | 4.6224 | 2.1441 | GILD |
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Growth
Higher revenue and earnings growth rates indicate a company is expanding faster. Strong growth often justifies premium valuations. |
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| Revenue Growth | 21.5% | 10.2% | COST |
| Earnings Growth | 45.5% | 54.8% | GILD |
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Quality & Profitability
Higher Tradestie Score and profit margins reveal how efficiently a company operates. Strong profitability indicates competitive advantages. |
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| Tradestie Score | 52.4/100 | 44.1/100 | COST |
| Profit Margin | 3.0% | -10.6% | COST |
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Risk Profile
Lower Beta and Implied Volatility values indicate reduced market risk. Conservative investors favor stocks with less price volatility. |
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| Beta | 1.00 | 1.00 | Tie |
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Sentiment
AI Recommendation reflects overall analyst and proprietary sentiment. Stronger recommendations signal higher conviction. |
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| AI Recommendation | BUY | HOLD | COST |
Relative Price Performance (Last 90 Days)
Current Technical Phase
COST
NeutralMixed signals - no dominant trend phase, RSI 56
GILD
NeutralMixed signals - no dominant trend phase, RSI 62
Fundamentals Snapshot
| Metric | COST | GILD |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | — | — |
| Forward P/E | 42.3 | 14.0 |
| Trailing P/E | 47.9 | — |
| Revenue (TTM) | — | — |
| Revenue Growth | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Gross Margin | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Operating Margin | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| EPS | 20.10 | -2.69 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.01% | 0.02% |