About costco wholesale corp. - COST
COST At a Glance
| Phone | 1-425-313-8100 | Revenue | 275.24B | |
| Industry | Specialty Stores | Net Income | 8.10B | |
| Sector | Retail Trade | 2025 Sales Growth | 8.167% | |
| Fiscal Year-end | 08 / 2026 | Employees | 341,000 | |
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COST Valuation
| P/E Current | 47.56 |
| P/E Ratio (with extraordinary items) | N/A |
| P/E Ratio (without extraordinary items) | 51.808 |
| Price to Sales Ratio | 1.524 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 14.337 |
| Price to Cash Flow Ratio | 31.47 |
| Enterprise Value to EBITDA | 32.34 |
| Enterprise Value to Sales | 1.505 |
| Total Debt to Enterprise Value | 0.024 |
COST Efficiency
| Revenue/Employee | 807,140.762 |
| Income Per Employee | 23,750.733 |
| Receivables Turnover | 85.93 |
| Total Asset Turnover | 3.746 |
COST Liquidity
| Current Ratio | 1.034 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.546 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.412 |
COST Profitability
| Gross Margin | 12.843 |
| Operating Margin | 3.772 |
| Pretax Margin | 3.93 |
| Net Margin | 2.943 |
| Return on Assets | 11.024 |
| Return on Equity | 30.686 |
| Return on Total Capital | 20.714 |
| Return on Invested Capital | 22.535 |
COST Capital Structure
| Total Debt to Total Equity | 34.066 |
| Total Debt to Total Capital | 25.41 |
| Total Debt to Total Assets | 12.886 |
| Long-Term Debt to Equity | 32.828 |
| Long-Term Debt to Total Capital | 24.487 |
Costco Wholesale Corp. in the News
Costco adds hot fan favorite to food court menu as shoppers debate taste and value
Costco is expanding its famously affordable food court menu with a new $6.99 chicken strip meal and the addition has already divided shoppers over its flavor, breading and value.
Costco hit with lawsuit alleging protein powder sold in stores contains 'dangerous' levels of lead, arsenic
Costco is facing a class action lawsuit alleging Orgain protein powders sold by the retailer contain elevated levels of lead, arsenic and cadmium.
Costco quietly discontinues award-winning Kirkland item fans call 'one of the best' in the market
Costco shoppers will soon have to say goodbye to two popular Kirkland Signature beers as the retailer's partnership with Deschutes Brewery comes to an end.
Surprise rival knocks Costco's famous rotisserie chicken off its perch as best bird
Consumer Reports named Sam's Club's rotisserie chicken the best warehouse club bird, edging out Costco's iconic $4.99 Kirkland Signature option.
New Costco approved in California, but some locals say location is 'unnecessary'
A proposed Costco warehouse and gas station in Downey, California, cleared a key approval, but many residents say another location isn't needed.
Costco adds frozen Greek yogurt cups from brand customers call 'top tier'
Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt Cups arrive at Costco in a 12-pack with Vanilla Caramel and Fudge Chip flavors, each with under 100 calories per serving.
Costco gets exclusive Chobani coffee creamer inspired by viral Dubai chocolate trend
Chobani is launching a Costco-exclusive Pistachio Chocolate Coffee Creamer inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate trend sweeping food and beverage aisles.
Costco shoppers stock up on cult-favorite cookies as demand surges nationwide
Costco shoppers are snapping up Tim Tams after the iconic Australian chocolate biscuits landed in warehouses nationwide, fueled by social media buzz.
Costco quietly rolls back prices on popular Kirkland products in member-friendly move
The retail giant lowered prices on select private-label goods as Costco executives reiterated a commitment to delivering value to members, according to a recent earnings call.
Costco says its gas stations set all-time volume records as consumers seek lower-priced fuel
Costco topped third-quarter sales expectations as its gas stations hit record volumes amid surging fuel prices and growing consumer price sensitivity.









