Comprehensive Stock Comparison
Compare Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) (CART) vs Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) vs Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) vs Arko Corp. (ARKO) vs Meiwu Technology Company Limited (WNW) Stock
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Quick Verdict
| Category | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth | CART | 11.0% revenue growth vs WNW's -98.6% |
| Value | MUSA | Lower P/E (15.6x vs 29.2x), PEG 0.41 vs 1.81 |
| Quality / Margins | CART | 14.1% net margin vs WNW's -98.3% |
| Stability / Safety | MUSA | Beta 0.14 vs WNW's 1.25 |
| Dividends | CASY | 0.3% yield, 19-year raise streak, vs MUSA's 0.5% |
| Momentum (1Y) | CASY | +66.1% vs WNW's -56.1% |
| Efficiency (ROA) | CART | 11.3% ROA vs WNW's -18.0%, ROIC 21.9% vs -26.0% |
Who Each Stock Is For
Income & stability
Growth exposure
Long-term compounding (10Y)
Sleep-well-at-night portfolio
Valuation efficiency (growth/$)
Defensive / Recession hedge
Business Model
What each company does and how it makes money
Instacart operates a digital marketplace that connects consumers with personal shoppers for same-day grocery delivery and pickup from retail partners. It generates revenue primarily through service fees, delivery charges, and advertising from consumer packaged goods brands — with its advertising business becoming an increasingly significant profit driver. The company's competitive advantage lies in its extensive retail partnerships — including exclusive deals with major grocery chains — and its first-mover scale in the North American online grocery delivery space.
Casey's General Stores operates a large chain of convenience stores primarily in rural and suburban communities across the Midwest. It generates revenue through fuel sales — which typically contribute around 70% of total revenue — and in-store merchandise including prepared foods, groceries, and beverages. The company's competitive advantage lies in its strategic rural locations with limited competition and strong brand loyalty built on its popular prepared food offerings — especially its pizza.
Murphy USA operates a chain of retail gasoline stations and convenience stores primarily located near Walmart stores across the southern and midwestern United States. It generates revenue from fuel sales — which account for roughly 90% of total revenue — and from merchandise sales inside its convenience stores. The company's key advantage is its strategic real estate footprint adjacent to Walmart's high-traffic locations, creating a built-in customer base and significant cost advantages in site acquisition and operations.
Arko Corp operates one of the largest convenience store chains in the United States, selling fuel, snacks, beverages, and basic merchandise. It generates revenue through three main segments: retail fuel and merchandise sales at company-owned stores (~1,400 locations), wholesale fuel supply to third-party dealers, and petroleum distribution to independent dealers and bulk purchasers. The company's scale—with approximately 3,000 total locations—creates purchasing power and geographic density that supports its competitive position in regional markets.
Meiwu Technology operates an online and mobile commerce platform focused on premium food products in China. It generates revenue primarily through its Clean Food Platform — selling green, organic, and specialty agricultural products — along with restaurant operations and wholesale distribution. The company's competitive advantage lies in its specialized focus on premium, culturally-significant food products that appeal to China's growing health-conscious consumer segment.
Revenue Breakdown by Segment
How each company's revenue is distributed across its business units
Financial Metrics Comparison
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Financial Scorecard
CART leads in 2 of 6 categories (Financial Metrics, Profitability & Efficiency). CASY leads in 1 (Total Returns). 3 tied.
Financial Metrics (TTM)
MUSA is the larger business by revenue, generating $19.4B annually — 1740.7x WNW's $11M. CART is the more profitable business, keeping 14.1% of every revenue dollar as net income compared to WNW's -98.3%. On growth, CASY holds the edge at +14.2% YoY revenue growth, suggesting stronger near-term business momentum.
| Metric | CARTInstacart (Mapleb… | CASYCasey's General S… | MUSAMurphy USA Inc. | ARKOArko Corp. | WNWMeiwu Technology … |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RevenueTrailing 12 months | $3.6B | $17.0B | $19.4B | $7.6B | $11M |
| EBITDAEarnings before interest/tax | $646M | $1.3B | $996M | $237M | -$3M |
| Net IncomeAfter-tax profit | $514M | $607M | $471M | $35M | -$11M |
| Free Cash FlowCash after capex | $880M | $682M | $239M | $20M | -$21M |
| Gross MarginGross profit ÷ Revenue | +74.5% | +23.4% | +5.6% | +11.8% | +23.8% |
| Operating MarginEBIT ÷ Revenue | +15.3% | +5.3% | +3.7% | +1.3% | -32.0% |
| Net MarginNet income ÷ Revenue | +14.1% | +3.6% | +2.4% | +0.5% | -98.3% |
| FCF MarginFCF ÷ Revenue | +24.2% | +4.0% | +1.2% | +0.3% | -193.0% |
| Rev. Growth (YoY)Latest quarter vs prior year | +10.2% | +14.2% | +0.7% | -9.9% | -75.4% |
| EPS Growth (YoY)Latest quarter vs prior year | +21.4% | +14.0% | +8.2% | +133.3% | +109.0% |
Valuation Metrics
At 0.2x trailing earnings, WNW trades at a 100% valuation discount to CASY's 46.8x P/E. Adjusting for growth (PEG ratio), MUSA offers better value at 0.43x vs CASY's 3.01x — a lower PEG means you pay less per unit of expected earnings growth.
| Metric | CARTInstacart (Mapleb… | CASYCasey's General S… | MUSAMurphy USA Inc. | ARKOArko Corp. | WNWMeiwu Technology … |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market CapShares × price | $10.0B | $25.4B | $7.3B | $713M | $98M |
| Enterprise ValueMkt cap + debt − cash | $8.6B | $28.0B | $9.6B | $523M | $55M |
| Trailing P/EPrice ÷ TTM EPS | 23.74x | 46.83x | 16.21x | 42.87x | 0.17x |
| Forward P/EPrice ÷ next-FY EPS est. | 15.70x | 39.47x | 15.64x | 29.23x | — |
| PEG RatioP/E ÷ EPS growth rate | — | 3.01x | 0.43x | 2.66x | — |
| EV / EBITDAEnterprise value multiple | 15.39x | 23.37x | 9.66x | 2.21x | — |
| Price / SalesMarket cap ÷ Revenue | 2.95x | 1.59x | 0.36x | 0.09x | 615.69x |
| Price / BookPrice ÷ Book value/share | 3.51x | 7.30x | 9.69x | 2.77x | 0.01x |
| Price / FCFMarket cap ÷ FCF | 15.99x | 43.47x | 18.62x | — | — |
Profitability & Efficiency
MUSA delivers a 75.5% return on equity — every $100 of shareholder capital generates $75 in annual profit, vs $-19 for WNW. CART carries lower financial leverage with a 0.01x debt-to-equity ratio, signaling a more conservative balance sheet compared to MUSA's 2.82x. On the Piotroski fundamental quality scale (0–9), CART scores 7/9 vs WNW's 5/9, reflecting strong financial health.
| Metric | CARTInstacart (Mapleb… | CASYCasey's General S… | MUSAMurphy USA Inc. | ARKOArko Corp. | WNWMeiwu Technology … |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE (TTM)Return on equity | +14.1% | +15.9% | +75.5% | +13.2% | -18.6% |
| ROA (TTM)Return on assets | +11.3% | +7.1% | +10.0% | +1.0% | -18.0% |
| ROICReturn on invested capital | +21.9% | +11.3% | +18.1% | +5.5% | -26.0% |
| ROCEReturn on capital employed | +13.4% | +12.5% | +21.0% | +3.3% | -5.6% |
| Piotroski ScoreFundamental quality 0–9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Debt / EquityFinancial leverage | 0.01x | 0.84x | 2.82x | 0.43x | 0.02x |
| Net DebtTotal debt minus cash | -$1.4B | $2.6B | $2.3B | -$190M | -$42M |
| Cash & Equiv.Liquid assets | $1.4B | $327M | $47M | $305M | $43M |
| Total DebtShort + long-term debt | $26M | $3.0B | $2.4B | $115M | $1M |
| Interest CoverageEBIT ÷ Interest expense | — | 8.24x | 9.50x | 0.52x | — |
Total Returns (with DRIP)
A $10,000 investment in CASY five years ago would be worth $34,197 today (with dividends reinvested), compared to $2 for WNW. Over the past 12 months, CASY leads with a +66.1% total return vs WNW's -56.1%. The 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) favors CASY at 49.3% vs WNW's -78.1% — a key indicator of consistent wealth creation.
| Metric | CARTInstacart (Mapleb… | CASYCasey's General S… | MUSAMurphy USA Inc. | ARKOArko Corp. | WNWMeiwu Technology … |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD ReturnYear-to-date | -14.6% | +23.4% | -3.4% | +43.8% | +4.8% |
| 1-Year ReturnPast 12 months | -8.7% | +66.1% | -16.2% | +45.2% | -56.1% |
| 3-Year ReturnCumulative with dividends | +11.3% | +232.5% | +55.4% | -15.3% | -99.0% |
| 5-Year ReturnCumulative with dividends | +11.3% | +242.0% | +217.0% | -27.3% | -100.0% |
| 10-Year ReturnCumulative with dividends | +11.3% | +563.0% | +527.1% | -30.5% | -100.0% |
| CAGR (3Y)Annualised 3-year return | +3.6% | +49.3% | +15.8% | -5.4% | -78.1% |
Risk & Volatility
MUSA is the less volatile stock with a 0.14 beta — it tends to amplify market swings less than WNW's 1.25 beta. A beta below 1.0 means the stock typically moves less than the S&P 500. CASY currently trades 99.4% from its 52-week high vs WNW's 42.7% drawdown — a narrower gap to the peak suggests stronger recent price momentum.
| Metric | CARTInstacart (Mapleb… | CASYCasey's General S… | MUSAMurphy USA Inc. | ARKOArko Corp. | WNWMeiwu Technology … |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beta (5Y)Sensitivity to S&P 500 | 0.66x | 0.43x | 0.14x | 0.98x | 1.25x |
| 52-Week HighHighest price in past year | $53.50 | $690.00 | $523.09 | $6.71 | $3.61 |
| 52-Week LowLowest price in past year | $32.73 | $372.09 | $345.23 | $3.51 | $0.95 |
| % of 52W HighCurrent price vs 52-week peak | +70.1% | +99.4% | +74.7% | +95.9% | +42.7% |
| RSI (14)Momentum oscillator 0–100 | 55.9 | 70.0 | 42.8 | 59.3 | 53.7 |
| Avg Volume (50D)Average daily shares traded | 4.5M | 269K | 267K | 400K | 22K |
Analyst Outlook
Analyst consensus: CART as "Buy", CASY as "Buy", MUSA as "Hold", ARKO as "Hold". Consensus price targets imply 26.7% upside for CART (target: $48) vs -8.0% for CASY (target: $631). For income investors, ARKO offers the higher dividend yield at 1.84% vs CASY's 0.28%.
| Metric | CARTInstacart (Mapleb… | CASYCasey's General S… | MUSAMurphy USA Inc. | ARKOArko Corp. | WNWMeiwu Technology … |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst RatingConsensus buy/hold/sell | Buy | Buy | Hold | Hold | — |
| Price TargetConsensus 12-month target | $47.54 | $630.91 | $451.25 | $7.58 | — |
| # AnalystsCovering analysts | 26 | 24 | 11 | 4 | — |
| Dividend YieldAnnual dividend ÷ price | — | +0.3% | +0.5% | +1.8% | — |
| Dividend StreakConsecutive years of raises | — | 19 | 4 | 0 | — |
| Dividend / ShareAnnual DPS | — | $1.94 | $1.77 | $0.12 | — |
| Buyback YieldShare repurchases ÷ mkt cap | +14.1% | +0.0% | +6.1% | +3.9% | 0.0% |
Historical Charts
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Chart 1Total Return — 5 Years (Rebased to 100)
| Stock | Sep 23 | Feb 26 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instacart (Maplebea… (CART) | 100 | 112.18 | +12.2% |
| Casey's General Sto… (CASY) | 100 | 230.26 | +130.3% |
| Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) | 100 | 123 | +23.0% |
| Arko Corp. (ARKO) | 100 | 78.98 | -21.0% |
| Meiwu Technology Co… (WNW) | 100 | 2.24 | -97.8% |
Casey's General Sto… (CASY) returned +242% over 5 years vs Meiwu Technology Co… (WNW)'s -100%. A $10,000 investment in CASY 5 years ago would be worth $34,197 today (including dividends reinvested).
Chart 2Revenue Growth — 10 Years
| Stock | 2016 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instacart (Maplebea… (CART) | $1.5B | $3.4B | +128.7% |
| Casey's General Sto… (CASY) | $7.1B | $15.9B | +123.8% |
| Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) | $11.6B | $20.2B | +74.6% |
| Arko Corp. (ARKO) | $1.9B | $7.6B | +294.4% |
| Meiwu Technology Co… (WNW) | $43107.00 | $158485.00 | +267.7% |
Casey's General Stores, Inc.'s revenue grew from $7.1B (2016) to $15.9B (2025) — a 9.4% CAGR.
Chart 3Net Margin Trend — 10 Years
| Stock | 2016 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instacart (Maplebea… (CART) | -4.7% | 13.5% | +385.5% |
| Casey's General Sto… (CASY) | 3.2% | 3.4% | +8.0% |
| Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) | 1.9% | 2.5% | +29.9% |
| Arko Corp. (ARKO) | -0.3% | 0.5% | +264.9% |
| Meiwu Technology Co… (WNW) | 77.8% | 32.3% | -58.5% |
Casey's General Stores, Inc.'s net margin went from 3% (2016) to 3% (2025).
Chart 4P/E Ratio History — 9 Years
| Stock | 2017 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's General Sto… (CASY) | 25 | 37.8 | +51.2% |
| Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) | 11.9 | 20.8 | +74.8% |
| Arko Corp. (ARKO) | 126.8 | 30.3 | -76.1% |
Casey's General Stores, Inc. has traded in a 15x–38x P/E range over 9 years; current trailing P/E is ~47x. Murphy USA Inc. has traded in a 10x–24x P/E range over 8 years; current trailing P/E is ~16x.
Chart 5EPS Growth — 10 Years
| Stock | 2016 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instacart (Maplebea… (CART) | -0.25 | 1.58 | +732.0% |
| Casey's General Sto… (CASY) | 5.73 | 14.64 | +155.5% |
| Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) | 5.59 | 24.11 | +331.3% |
| Arko Corp. (ARKO) | -0.01 | 0.15 | +1730.4% |
| Meiwu Technology Co… (WNW) | 1.56 | 9.06 | +480.8% |
Casey's General Stores, Inc.'s EPS grew from $5.73 (2016) to $14.64 (2025) — a 11% CAGR.
Chart 6Free Cash Flow — 5 Years
Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) generated $623M FCF in 2024 (+376% vs 2021). Casey's General Stores, Inc. generated $585M FCF in 2025 (+61% vs 2021).
CART vs CASY vs MUSA vs ARKO vs WNW: Key Questions Answered
9 questions · data-driven answers · updated daily
01Is CART or CASY or MUSA or ARKO or WNW a better buy right now?
Meiwu Technology Company Limited (WNW) offers the better valuation at 0.2x trailing P/E, making it the more compelling value choice. Analysts rate Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) (CART) a "Buy" — based on 26 analyst ratings — the highest consensus in this comparison. The "better buy" depends entirely on your goals: growth investors should weight revenue trajectory, value investors should weight P/E and PEG, and income investors should weight dividend yield and streak.
02Which has the better valuation — CART or CASY or MUSA or ARKO or WNW?
On trailing P/E, Meiwu Technology Company Limited (WNW) is the cheapest at 0.2x versus Casey's General Stores, Inc. at 46.8x. On forward P/E, Murphy USA Inc. is actually cheaper at 15.6x — notably different from the trailing picture, reflecting expected earnings growth. The PEG ratio (P/E divided by earnings growth rate) is the most growth-adjusted single valuation metric: Murphy USA Inc. wins at 0.41x versus Casey's General Stores, Inc.'s 2.53x — a PEG below 1.0 traditionally signals the market is underpricing earnings growth.
03Which is the better long-term investment — CART or CASY or MUSA or ARKO or WNW?
Over the past 5 years, Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) delivered a total return of +242.0%, compared to -100.0% for Meiwu Technology Company Limited (WNW). A $10,000 investment in CASY five years ago would be worth approximately $34K today (assuming dividends reinvested). Over 10 years, the gap is even starker: CASY returned +563.0% versus WNW's -100.0%. Past returns do not guarantee future results, and the stock with the higher historical return may already have its best growth priced in.
04Which is safer — CART or CASY or MUSA or ARKO or WNW?
By beta (market sensitivity over 5 years), Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) is the lower-risk stock at 0.14β versus Meiwu Technology Company Limited's 1.25β — meaning WNW is approximately 829% more volatile than MUSA relative to the S&P 500. On balance sheet safety, Instacart (Maplebear Inc.) (CART) carries a lower debt/equity ratio of 1% versus 3% for Murphy USA Inc. — giving it more financial flexibility in a downturn.
05Which has better profit margins — CART or CASY or MUSA or ARKO or WNW?
Meiwu Technology Company Limited (WNW) is the more profitable company, earning 32.3% net margin versus 0.5% for Arko Corp. — meaning it keeps 32.3% of every revenue dollar as bottom-line profit. Operating margin tells a similar story: CART leads at 14.5% versus -1291.6% for WNW. At the gross margin level — before operating expenses — CART leads at 75.3%, reflecting greater pricing power or product mix advantage. Stronger margins indicate durable pricing power, lower cost of revenue, or higher mix of software/services. They are one of the clearest signs of business quality.
06Is CART or CASY or MUSA or ARKO or WNW more undervalued right now?
The PEG ratio (forward P/E divided by expected earnings growth rate) is the most precise measure of undervaluation relative to growth potential. By this metric, Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) is the more undervalued stock at a PEG of 0.41x versus Casey's General Stores, Inc.'s 2.53x. A PEG below 1.0 is traditionally considered the threshold for growth-adjusted undervaluation. On forward earnings alone, Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) trades at 15.6x forward P/E versus 39.5x for Casey's General Stores, Inc. — 23.8x cheaper on a one-year earnings basis. Analyst consensus price targets imply the most upside for CART: 26.7% to $47.54.
07Which pays a better dividend — CART or CASY or MUSA or ARKO or WNW?
In this comparison, ARKO (1.8% yield), MUSA (0.5% yield), CASY (0.3% yield) pay a dividend. CART, WNW do not pay a meaningful dividend and should not be held primarily for income.
08Is CART or CASY or MUSA or ARKO or WNW better for a retirement portfolio?
For long-horizon retirement investors, Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) is the stronger choice — it scores higher on the combination of lower volatility, dividend reliability, and long-term compounding (low volatility (β 0.14), +527.1% 10Y return). Both have compounded well over 10 years (MUSA: +527.1%, WNW: -100.0%), confirming both are viable long-term holds — but the lower-volatility option typically results in less emotional selling during corrections. Retirement portfolios generally favour predictability over maximum returns. Consult a financial advisor before making allocation decisions.
09What are the main differences between CART and CASY and MUSA and ARKO and WNW?
Both stocks operate in the Consumer Cyclical sector, making this a peer-level intra-sector comparison — the same macro tailwinds and headwinds will affect both. In terms of investment character: CART is a small-cap quality compounder stock; CASY is a mid-cap quality compounder stock; MUSA is a small-cap deep-value stock; ARKO is a small-cap quality compounder stock; WNW is a small-cap deep-value stock. ARKO pays a dividend while CART, CASY, MUSA, WNW do not, making them suitable for different income and tax situations. These fundamental differences mean investors should not choose between them on a single metric — the "better stock" depends entirely on which of these characteristics aligns with your investment strategy.
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