---
title: "Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST.US)"
type: "quote"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COST.US.md"
symbol: "COST.US"
name: "Costco Wholesale Corporation"
industry: "Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail"
---

# Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST.US)

| Item | Detail |
|------|--------|
| Industry | Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail |
| Location | US Market |
| Website | [www.costco.com](https://www.costco.com) |

## Company Profile

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. It offers merchandise, inclu...

## Financial Score

> *Longbridge Financial Score™ — Proprietary multi-factor rating model by [Longbridge](https://longbridge.com). This score is independently calculated by Longbridge and is not affiliated with any third-party rating agency.*
> Updated: 2026-02-20T04:30:12.000Z

**Overall: B (0.32)**

**Industry**: Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Industry Ranking | 2 / 13 |
| Industry Median | C |
| Industry Average | C |

- **Style**: Blend - Stocks in which the company has both growth and mature businesses.
- **Scale**: Large - The company has stable operations, allowing for dependable long-term returns.

### Score Analysis

**Style Score**: 

#### Growth Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Revenue YoY | 8.34% |  |
| Net Profit YoY | 9.58% |  |

#### Value Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| P/B Ratio | 14.47 |  |
| Dividend Ratio | 0.53% |  |


**Size Score**: 

#### Market Cap Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Market Cap | 438.46B |  |

#### Revenue Score: 

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Revenue | 280.39B |  |


**Multi Score**: B

#### Profit Score: B

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| ROE | 30.32% | A |
| Profit Margin | 2.96% | C |
| Gross Margin | 13.07% | D |

#### Growth Score: B

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Revenue YoY | 8.34% | B |
| Net Profit YoY | 9.58% | C |
| Total Assets YoY | 12.81% | B |
| Net Assets YoY | 23.93% | A |

#### Cash Score: B

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Cash Flow Margin | 3377.39% | A |
| OCF YoY | 8.34% | B |

#### Operating Score: A

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Turnover | 3.59 | A |

#### Debt Score: D

| Indicator | Value | Rating |
|-----------|-------|--------|
| Gearing Ratio | 63.40% | D |


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          "name": "Total Assets YoY",
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    {
      "name": "Cash",
      "grade": "B",
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          "name": "Cash Flow Margin",
          "value": "3377.39%",
          "rating": "A"
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          "value": "8.34%",
          "rating": "B"
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    {
      "name": "Operating",
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}
```

### Peer Comparison

| Rank | Name | Profit | Growth | Operation | Security | Cash | Rating |
|------|------|--------|--------|-----------|----------|------|--------|
| 01 | Walmart (US.WMT) | B | C | A | D | B | B |
| 02 | Costco Wholesale (US.COST) | B | B | A | D | B | B |
| 03 | Dollar General (US.DG) | B | C | A | D | B | B |
| 04 | BJs Wholesale Club (US.BJ) | B | C | A | D | B | B |
| 05 | PriceSmart (US.PSMT) | B | B | A | C | B | B |

## Valuation Analysis

| Metric | Current | Industry Ranking | High | Median | Low |
|--------|---------|-----------------|------|--------|-----|
| PE (TTM) | 52.81 | 8/10 | 56.70 | 53.53 | 50.35 |
| PB | 14.47 | 9/10 | 16.71 | 15.55 | 13.93 |
| PS (TTM) | 1.56 | 9/10 | 1.64 | 1.56 | 1.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.53% | 6/10 | 0.54% | 0.51% | 0.48% |

## Institutional View

### Analyst Rating Distribution

> As of 2026-02-17T05:00:00.000Z

Total Analysts: **37**

| Rating | Count | Percentage |
|--------|-------|-----------|
| Buy | 20 | 54% |
| Overweight | 3 | 8% |
| Hold | 12 | 32% |
| Underweight | 1 | 3% |
| Sell | 1 | 3% |

### Target Price Forecast

| Metric | Price |
|--------|-------|
| Current Price | 983.76 |
| Highest Target | 1205.00 |
| Lowest Target | 650.00 |

## References

- [Company Overview](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COST.US/overview.md) - Shareholders, executives, business segments
- [Financials](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COST.US/norm.md) - Income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, distribution plan
- [Topics & Discussions](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/COST.US/topics.md) - Community topics and discussions

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> **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.