(COST) Costco Wholesale - Ratings and Ratios
Groceries, Electronics, Furniture, Appliances, Jewelry
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Description: COST Costco Wholesale
Costco Wholesale Corporation is a multinational retailer operating membership warehouses globally, offering a diverse range of branded and private-label products across various categories, including sundries, electronics, apparel, and groceries. The company also provides services such as gasoline, pharmacies, optical, and e-commerce.
In terms of key performance indicators (KPIs), Costco has demonstrated strong sales growth and customer loyalty, with a high membership renewal rate and increasing e-commerce sales. The companys private-label brand, Kirkland Signature, has been a significant contributor to its profitability, with a high-margin product portfolio. Additionally, Costcos efficient supply chain management and logistics enable it to maintain low costs and pass the savings on to customers.
From a financial perspective, Costcos revenue growth has been driven by a combination of factors, including membership fee increases, same-store sales growth, and expansion into new markets. The companys strong brand and customer loyalty have enabled it to maintain a premium pricing strategy, resulting in high revenue per square foot. Key metrics to monitor include same-store sales growth, e-commerce sales growth, and membership renewal rates.
Costcos competitive advantage lies in its unique business model, which combines a membership program with a curated product selection, resulting in high customer loyalty and retention. The companys focus on operational efficiency, supply chain management, and private-label branding has enabled it to maintain a competitive edge in the retail industry. As a Trading Analyst, its essential to monitor Costcos financial performance, industry trends, and competitive landscape to identify potential trading opportunities.
COST Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 430,031m |
| Sub-Industry | Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail |
| IPO / Inception | 1993-09-22 |
COST Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 75.4% |
| Fundamental | 72.8% |
| Dividend Rating | 19.3% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -8.57% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.97 of 5 |
COST Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.52% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 1.54% |
| Annual Growth 5y | -18.80% |
| Payout Consistency | 58.3% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.9% |
COST Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -63.7% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | 56.3% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 93.6% |
| CAGR 5y | 24.21% |
| CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.77 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.25 |
| Alpha | -6.76 |
| Beta | 0.730 |
| Volatility | 19.97% |
| Current Volume | 1606.1k |
| Average Volume 20d | 2189.7k |
| Stop Loss | 915 (-3%) |
| Signal | -0.60 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 4.0
| Net Income (7.84b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 16.13b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.10 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.23pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 0.21% (prev -0.82%; Δ 1.03pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.16 (>3.0%) and CFO 12.43b > Net Income 7.84b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (-5.66b) to EBITDA (11.58b) ratio: -0.49 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.02 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (444.8m) change vs 12m ago -0.01% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 12.78% (prev 12.50%; Δ 0.28pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 374.9% (prev 373.6%; Δ 1.31pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 65.75 (EBITDA TTM 11.58b / Interest Expense TTM 157.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.33
| (A) 0.01 = (Total Current Assets 38.15b - Total Current Liabilities 37.58b) / Total Assets 75.48b |
| (B) 0.28 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 20.89b / Total Assets 75.48b |
| (C) 0.14 = EBIT TTM 10.32b / Avg Total Assets 71.70b |
| (D) 0.39 = Book Value of Equity 18.98b / Total Liabilities 48.36b |
| Total Rating: 2.33 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 72.83
| 1. Piotroski 4.0pt = -1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 1.73% = 0.87 |
| 3. FCF Margin 2.72% = 0.68 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 0.21 = 2.48 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 0.49 = 2.31 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 16.61% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 31.13% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 17.32% = 0.87 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR -4.67% = -0.78 |
| 10. EPS Trend 49.86% = 1.25 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 11.54% = 1.15 |
What is the price of COST shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.59%, over one month by +1.08%, over three months by -6.36% and over the past year by +6.94%.
Is Costco Wholesale a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of COST is around 963.08 USD . This means that COST is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 2.09%.
Is COST a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 17
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 15
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the COST price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 1072.7 | 13.7% |
| Analysts Target Price | 1052 | 11.5% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 1074.8 | 13.9% |
Last update: 2025-08-23 05:01
COST Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 13.84b USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 55.0955
P/E Forward = 49.0196
P/S = 1.6
P/B = 16.2606
P/EG = 5.2837
Beta = 0.952
Revenue TTM = 268.78b USD
EBIT TTM = 10.32b USD
EBITDA TTM = 11.58b USD
Long Term Debt = 5.72b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = unknown (0.0)
Debt = 5.72b USD (Calculated: Short Term 0.0 + Long Term 5.72b)
Net Debt = -5.66b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 421.91b USD (430.03b + Debt 5.72b - CCE 13.84b)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 65.75 (Ebit TTM 10.32b / Interest Expense TTM 157.0m)
FCF Yield = 1.73% (FCF TTM 7.32b / Enterprise Value 421.91b)
FCF Margin = 2.72% (FCF TTM 7.32b / Revenue TTM 268.78b)
Net Margin = 2.92% (Net Income TTM 7.84b / Revenue TTM 268.78b)
Gross Margin = 12.78% ((Revenue TTM 268.78b - Cost of Revenue TTM 234.44b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 22.23 (Enterprise Value 421.91b / Book Value Of Equity 18.98b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.61% (Interest Expense 35.0m / Debt 5.72b)
Taxrate = 24.36% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 2.37b / 9.74b)
NOPAT = 7.81b (EBIT 10.32b * (1 - 24.36%))
Current Ratio = 1.02 (Total Current Assets 38.15b / Total Current Liabilities 37.58b)
Debt / Equity = 0.21 (Debt 5.72b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 27.12b)
Debt / EBITDA = 0.49 (Net Debt -5.66b / EBITDA 11.58b)
Debt / FCF = 0.78 (Debt 5.72b / FCF TTM 7.32b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 25.19b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 10.39% (Net Income 7.84b, Total Assets 75.48b )
RoE = 31.13% (Net Income TTM 7.84b / Total Stockholder Equity 25.19b)
RoCE = 33.39% (Ebit 10.32b / (Equity 25.19b + L.T.Debt 5.72b))
RoIC = 25.21% (NOPAT 7.81b / Invested Capital 30.97b)
WACC = 8.60% (E(430.03b)/V(435.75b) * Re(8.71%)) + (D(5.72b)/V(435.75b) * Rd(0.61%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: 50.0 | Cagr: 0.01%
Discount Rate = 8.71% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 76.62% ; FCFE base≈7.36b ; Y1≈7.71b ; Y5≈8.98b
Fair Price DCF = 314.1 (DCF Value 139.31b / Shares Outstanding 443.5m; 5y FCF grow 5.16% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 17.32 | Revenue CAGR: -4.67%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: 0.05
EPS Correlation: 49.86 | EPS CAGR: 11.54%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -5.83
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