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 | 51.757 |
| 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 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.
Costco grape plants spark fears of devastating threat to American farms
California agricultural officials are warning residents not to plant certain grape vines sold at Costco after inspectors discovered the glassy-winged sharpshooter.
Costco patio swings recalled after seat detachments lead to injuries
Costco-exclusive Agio Menlo Woven Patio Swings are being recalled after eight reports of seats detaching from the frame and causing injuries.
Popular Costco patio swings recalled after injuries linked to dangerous fall hazard
World Bright International Limited is recalling about 18,500 patio swings sold at Costco after reports that the seats detached from the frame during use, injuring eight people.
Popular Costco kitchen gadget recalled after fire hazard leaves person burned
A popular electric kettle sold at Costco and HomeGoods is being recalled nationwide after more than 160 reports of loose or detached handles, including one second-degree burn.
Costco changes beloved $1.50 hot dog deal for the first time in decades: reports
Costco's iconic $1.50 hot dog and drink combo reportedly now offers a Kirkland Signature bottled water swap option alongside the traditional soda.
Costco issues urgent recall on popular product linked to burn injuries
Heated socks sold at Costco are being recalled after reports of burn injuries linked to the product, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Generac recalls portable generators sold at Costco over fire risk
Generac recalls GP9200E generators sold at Costco due to a fuel leak defect that could pose a fire hazard. Customers may qualify for repair or refund.
Costco plans major growth push, targeting 30 new locations annually
Costco is betting big on domestic and global expansion, planning 30 new warehouses per year to ease overcrowded stores and bring bulk savings to more shoppers.
Costco quietly rolls out new long-awaited product, triggering shopper excitement
Costco has introduced a new ultra-filtered, high-protein lactose-free milk in select stores, with shoppers calling the long-awaited product a highly anticipated addition.