Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Sysco (SYY)
This page compares Casey's General Stores (CASY) with Sysco (SYY) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Casey's General Stores (CASY) and Sysco (SYY) both belong to the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, though CASY is classified under Food Retail while SYY falls under Food Distributors.
| Symbol | CASY | SYY |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Casey's General Stores Inc. | Sysco Corporation |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Food Retail | Food Distributors |
| Market Capitalization | 28.21 billion USD | 37.08 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 20, 1983 | May 8, 1973 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Sysco (SYY) at 21.54 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 39.69 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CASY carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
39.69
- Max
- 48.77
- Q3
- 39.42
- Median
- 21.54
- Q1
- 16.82
- Min
- 10.82
SYY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
21.54
- Max
- 48.77
- Q3
- 39.42
- Median
- 21.54
- Q1
- 16.82
- Min
- 10.82
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Sysco (SYY) at 0.44 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 1.66 sits in the pricier quartile — CASY costs more per dollar of sales.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
1.66
- Max
- 1.66
- Q3
- 0.90
- Median
- 0.50
- Q1
- 0.25
- Min
- 0.02
SYY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
0.44
- Max
- 1.66
- Q3
- 0.90
- Median
- 0.50
- Q1
- 0.25
- Min
- 0.02
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both look rich against book: Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 7.31 sits in the upper Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) quartile, and Sysco (SYY) at 16.27 prices even higher, above its industry range.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
7.31
- Max
- 9.51
- Q3
- 6.04
- Median
- 4.08
- Q1
- 2.12
- Min
- 0.75
SYY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
16.27
- Max
- 9.51
- Q3
- 6.04
- Median
- 4.08
- Q1
- 2.12
- Min
- 0.75
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | SYY |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 39.69 | 21.54 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.66 | 0.44 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 7.31 | 16.27 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 1.66% | 5.04% |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Sysco (SYY) posts Return on Equity (TTM) of 81.90%, above its industry benchmark range, while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 17.88% sits closer to the industry mid-range.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
17.88%
- Max
- 37.28%
- Q3
- 22.55%
- Median
- 14.81%
- Q1
- 8.71%
- Min
- -4.85%
SYY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
81.90%
- Max
- 37.28%
- Q3
- 22.55%
- Median
- 14.81%
- Q1
- 8.71%
- Min
- -4.85%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 3.83% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Sysco (SYY) at 2.08%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
3.83%
- Max
- 6.51%
- Q3
- 3.51%
- Median
- 2.17%
- Q1
- 1.27%
- Min
- -0.25%
SYY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
2.08%
- Max
- 6.51%
- Q3
- 3.51%
- Median
- 2.17%
- Q1
- 1.27%
- Min
- -0.25%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 4.98% and Sysco (SYY) at 3.75% run core operations about as efficiently as their industries’ norm — neither stands out on operating profitability.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
4.98%
- Max
- 9.24%
- Q3
- 5.05%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- 1.17%
- Min
- -0.11%
SYY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
3.75%
- Max
- 9.24%
- Q3
- 5.05%
- Median
- 3.55%
- Q1
- 1.17%
- Min
- -0.11%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | SYY |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 17.88% | 81.90% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.13% | 8.29% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.83% | 2.08% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 4.98% | 3.75% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.54% | 18.54% |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | SYY |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 7.25% | 3.20% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 7.16% | 5.84% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | SYY |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 9.01% | -4.11% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 17.17% | 12.21% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 1.04 and Sysco (SYY) at 1.33 carry Current Ratio (MRQ) within their industry mid-ranges, suggesting balanced short-term liquidity relative to peers.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
1.04
- Max
- 1.52
- Q3
- 1.36
- Median
- 1.17
- Q1
- 0.96
- Min
- 0.60
SYY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
1.33
- Max
- 1.52
- Q3
- 1.36
- Median
- 1.17
- Q1
- 0.96
- Min
- 0.60
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 0.75 is around its industry mid-range for Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ), while Sysco (SYY) at 6.70 sits above its industry benchmark range, pointing to a heavier debt load relative to equity.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
0.75
- Max
- 3.40
- Q3
- 2.01
- Median
- 1.29
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.00
SYY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
6.70
- Max
- 3.40
- Q3
- 2.01
- Median
- 1.29
- Q1
- 0.65
- Min
- 0.00
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | SYY |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.04 | 1.33 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.75 | 6.70 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.75 | 2.96 |
Dividends
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Sysco (SYY) at 2.84% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, ahead of Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 0.30%, which sits around the industry mid-range.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
0.30%
- Max
- 4.34%
- Q3
- 2.11%
- Median
- 0.66%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SYY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
2.84%
- Max
- 4.34%
- Q3
- 2.11%
- Median
- 0.66%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 11.90% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Sysco (SYY) at 60.00% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
11.90%
- Max
- 60.00%
- Q3
- 31.85%
- Median
- 16.54%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
SYY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
60.00%
- Max
- 60.00%
- Q3
- 31.85%
- Median
- 16.54%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | SYY |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.30% | 2.84% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 11.90% | 60.00% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | SYY |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 69.92% | 5.61% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 26.16% | 26.96% |
| Beta | 0.63 | 0.65 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 0.60M | 4.63M |