Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) - $913.59 as of 11/28/2025 8:55:04 PM EST
Total Score
14 out of 30
Safety Score
60 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Possible Buy
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for COST
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for COST
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for COST
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for COST
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for COST (60 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 2 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
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Company Overview |
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| Ticker | COST |
| Company Name | Costco Wholesale Corp |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) stands as a leading player in the global retail sector, renowned for its unique membership-based warehouse model that delivers an extensive array of products, including groceries, electronics, and household essentials. With a robust focus on high-quality offerings, such as organic groceries and premium meats, Costco has fostered a loyal customer base through impeccable value and service. The company's effective bulk purchasing strategy not only allows for competitive pricing but also enhances overall customer satisfaction. Backed by a strong financial track record and a commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing, Costco represents a prudent investment opportunity for institutional investors seeking long-term stability and growth potential. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER DEFENSIVE |
| Industry Name | DISCOUNT STORES |
| Most Recent Quarter | 8/31/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | 12/11/2025 |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 913.59 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 541.43 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/28/2025 8:55:04 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,090,154 |
| Average Daily Volume | 2,432,171 |
| 52-Week High | 1,073.82 |
| 52-Week Low | 868.14 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 5.24% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 49.99 |
| Industry PE | 27.96 |
| Sector PE | 28.72 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 50.14 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 28.59 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 60.65 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 41.59 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.03 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 31.95 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | 65.80 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 13.80 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 5.94 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 4.71 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.46 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.17 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.44 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 19 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 443,179,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 404,883,902,610 |
| Institutional Ownership | 72.12% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 10/31/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 1.3000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 1.3000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing |
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| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 5.06 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 5.20 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 22 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.62% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.44% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 13.04% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 13.31% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 12.92% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 27.85% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 11.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 9.94% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 18.17 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 18.47 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 16.36 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 8,099,000,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 8,099,000,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 7,367,000,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 8.10% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 10.54% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 3.88% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 14,161,000,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 14,161,000,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 9,906,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | 8,448,000,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | 8,448,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 5,713,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 5,794,000,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 5,713,000,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | 0.84 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 0.84 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | 29,164,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | 23,622,000,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | 29,164,000,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 7,837,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 17.68 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 7,837,000,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 6,629,000,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 1.09 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -9.81 |
| MACD Signal | -7.48 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 893.02 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 937.39 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 981.76 |
| Beta | 0.98 |
| RSI | 40.61 |
| 50-Day SMA | 960.52 |
| 150-Day SMA | 761.75 |
| 200-Day SMA | 692.81 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/28/2025 8:07:47 PM EST |