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.
| Symbol | CASY | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Casey's General Stores Inc. | Target 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 | Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 28.44 billion USD | 57.71 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | Nasdaq | NYSE |
| Listing Date | October 20, 1983 | February 21, 1973 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common 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
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
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
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 44.04 | 16.79 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.67 | 0.54 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 7.36 | 3.56 |
| Free Cash Flow Yield | 1.65% | 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%
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%
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%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Revenue Growth | 7.25% | -1.68% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 7.16% | -1.34% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year EPS Growth | 9.01% | -8.24% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 17.17% | 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
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
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.04 | 0.93 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.75 | 1.17 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.75 | 2.02 |
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%
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%
Dividends at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.30% | 3.59% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 12.69% | 59.97% |
Performance & Risk
Performance & Risk at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | TGT |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Return | 74.82% | 39.80% |
| 1-Year Volatility | 25.83% | 30.37% |
| Beta | 0.63 | 1.00 |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 0.60M | 5.85M |