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Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
Average score 7.6 B
Preference —
Six company scores
Store openings, traffic and memberships sustain growth
Fast stock turnover and fees underpin steady profits
Net cash and recurring membership fees support resilience
Member loyalty, Kirkland and buying scale deter rivals
Global rollout and online sales rise; consumer risk remains
About 46x forward earnings prices in strong execution
Editorial scores are for education, not audited financial metrics or investment advice.
Revenue by business
- Foods and Sundries 38.53%
Groceries, frozen food, beverages and household staples
- Non-Foods 25.52%
Electronics, appliances, apparel and household goods
- Fresh Foods 13.76%
Meat, produce, deli items and bakery products
- Warehouse Ancillary and Other Businesses 20.24%
Fuel, pharmacies, food courts, optical and travel services
- Membership Fees 1.95%
Annual Gold Star, Business and Executive membership fees
Revenue by region
- United States 72.51%
- Canada 13.38%
- Other International 14.11%
Key metrics
| Revenue CAGR (5 years) | 9% |
|---|---|
| Operating income CAGR (5 years) | 12% |
| Net income CAGR (5 years) | 13% |
| Operating margin (5-year avg.) | 4% |
| ROE (5-year avg.) | 30% |
| ROA (5-year avg.) | 10% |
| Beta (5 years) | 0.85 |
| MDD (5 years) | -31% |
| Payout ratio (5-year avg.) | 44% |
| P/E | 51x |
| Forward P/E | 46x |
| PEG | 4.29 |