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Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT)

This page compares Casey's General Stores (CASY) with Target (TGT) using performance and risk, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividends, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

Casey's General Stores (CASY) and Target (TGT) both belong to the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, though CASY is classified under Food Retail while TGT falls under Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail.

SymbolCASYTGT
NameCasey's General Stores Inc.Target Corporation
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorConsumer StaplesConsumer Staples
GICS Industry GroupConsumer Staples Distribution & RetailConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & RetailConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS Sub-IndustryFood RetailConsumer Staples Merchandise Retail
Market Capitalization28.44 billion USD57.71 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNasdaqNYSE
Listing DateOctober 20, 1983February 21, 1973
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

Target (TGT) at 16.79 carries typical industry Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 44.04 sits in the higher-multiple quartile — CASY carries a higher trailing earnings multiple relative to peers.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

44.04

Max
49.76
Q3
39.69
Median
19.60
Q1
16.47
Min
12.16

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

16.79

Max
49.76
Q3
39.69
Median
19.60
Q1
16.47
Min
12.16
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Target (TGT) at 0.54 is priced about in line with its industry on Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 1.67 sits in the pricier quartile — CASY costs more per dollar of sales.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.67

Max
1.67
Q3
0.87
Median
0.45
Q1
0.24
Min
0.02

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.54

Max
1.67
Q3
0.87
Median
0.45
Q1
0.24
Min
0.02
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Target (TGT) at 3.56 is valued about in line with its industry on Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ), while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 7.36 carries a peer-beating premium to book — CASY is pricier on assets.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

7.36

Max
9.26
Q3
5.98
Median
3.89
Q1
2.23
Min
0.81

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.56

Max
9.26
Q3
5.98
Median
3.89
Q1
2.23
Min
0.81
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolCASYTGT
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)44.0416.79
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.670.54
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)7.363.56
Free Cash Flow Yield1.65%4.81%

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 17.88% and Target (TGT) at 22.02% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

17.88%

Max
37.28%
Q3
22.55%
Median
14.77%
Q1
8.71%
Min
-4.85%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

22.02%

Max
37.28%
Q3
22.55%
Median
14.77%
Q1
8.71%
Min
-4.85%
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 3.83% retains a top-quartile share of revenue as profit, ahead of Target (TGT) at 3.24%, which keeps about the industry-typical share.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.83%

Max
6.51%
Q3
3.47%
Median
2.22%
Q1
1.27%
Min
-0.25%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.24%

Max
6.51%
Q3
3.47%
Median
2.22%
Q1
1.27%
Min
-0.25%
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 4.98% and Target (TGT) at 4.46% 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
3.67%
Q1
1.23%
Min
-0.11%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

4.46%

Max
9.24%
Q3
5.05%
Median
3.67%
Q1
1.23%
Min
-0.11%
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolCASYTGT
Return on Equity (TTM)17.88%22.02%
Return on Assets (TTM)7.13%5.04%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)3.83%3.24%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)4.98%4.46%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)24.54%28.14%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolCASYTGT
1-Year Revenue Growth7.25%-1.68%
3-Year Revenue CAGR7.16%-1.34%

EPS Growth

Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolCASYTGT
1-Year EPS Growth9.01%-8.24%
3-Year EPS CAGR17.17%10.78%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 1.04 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Target (TGT) at 0.93 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for TGT.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.04

Max
1.52
Q3
1.36
Median
1.19
Q1
0.96
Min
0.60

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.93

Max
1.52
Q3
1.36
Median
1.19
Q1
0.96
Min
0.60
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 0.75 and Target (TGT) at 1.17 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.75

Max
3.40
Q3
2.03
Median
1.29
Q1
0.66
Min
0.00

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

1.17

Max
3.40
Q3
2.03
Median
1.29
Q1
0.66
Min
0.00
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolCASYTGT
Current Ratio (MRQ)1.040.93
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)0.751.17
Net Debt / EBITDA1.752.02

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Target (TGT) at 3.59% reports Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, while Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 0.30% falls into the bottom quartile.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

0.30%

Max
4.36%
Q3
2.41%
Median
2.04%
Q1
0.84%
Min
0.30%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

3.59%

Max
4.36%
Q3
2.41%
Median
2.04%
Q1
0.84%
Min
0.30%
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 12.69% maintains Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around its industry median — a balanced dividend policy. Target (TGT) at 59.97% sits outside the typical mid-range, leaning toward more retention or more distribution than the industry median.

CASY

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

12.69%

Max
60.00%
Q3
33.57%
Median
16.88%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

TGT

Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group

59.97%

Max
60.00%
Q3
33.57%
Median
16.88%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group benchmark.

Dividends at a Glance

SymbolCASYTGT
Dividend Yield (TTM)0.30%3.59%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)12.69%59.97%

Performance & Risk

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Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Target (TGT): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Performance & Risk at a Glance

SymbolCASYTGT
1-Year Return74.82%39.80%
1-Year Volatility25.83%30.37%
Beta0.631.00
3-Month Avg. Volume0.60M5.85M