(COST) Costco Wholesale - Ratings and Ratios

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global network of membership-based warehouses, offering a wide array of products and services. The company has established a presence in 25 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. Its product range spans groceries, appliances, electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden items, sporting goods, tires, toys, seasonal products, office supplies, automotive care products, apparel, furniture, domestics, housewares, jewelry, and fresh produce. Additionally, Costco provides ancillary services such as gasoline stations, pharmacies, optical centers, food courts, hearing-aid centers, and tire installation services. The company also offers online services, including business delivery, travel, and grocery shopping, along with e-commerce platforms. Costco Wholesale Corporation, originally known as Costco Companies, Inc., was renamed in August 1999 and traces its origins back to 1976. The company is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington.

Over the next three months, Costcos stock price is expected to approach the resistance level of 997.3, with support levels at 969.1, 939.5, 894.2, 846.7, and 724.2. The stock is currently trading at 994.50, with a 20-day average volume of 2,621,400 shares. The short-term trend indicates bullish momentum, as the 20-day SMA of 947.04 is rising and approaching the 50-day SMA of 981.47. However, the ATR of 32.35 suggests moderate volatility. Fundamental analysis highlights a market cap of 427.45 billion USD, with a trailing P/E of 56.18 and a forward P/E of 53.48. The high P/B ratio of 16.73 reflects strong investor confidence, while the P/S ratio of 1.62 indicates efficient revenue generation. Costcos Return on Equity of 29.80% underscores its profitability and effective use of shareholder capital.