COST:NGS-Costco Wholesale Corporation (USD)

EQUITY | Discount Stores | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 862.66

Change

0.00 (0.00)%

Market Cap

USD 66.74B

Volume

0.81M

Analyst Target

USD 340.58
Analyst Rating

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About

Costco Wholesale Corp and its subsidiaries operates membership warehouses. The Company offers its members low prices on a limited selection of nationally branded and select private-label products in merchandise categories.

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XLP Consumer Staples Select S.. 14.46 % 0.13 %

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2B7D:F iShares S&P 500 Consumer .. 14.44 % 0.00 %

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SXLP:LSE SPDR S&P U.S. Consumer St.. 14.21 % 0.00 %

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2B7D:XETRA iShares S&P 500 Consumer .. 14.19 % 0.00 %

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ZPDS:F SPDR S&P U.S. Consumer St.. 13.46 % 0.00 %

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XUCS:F Xtrackers (IE) Public Lim.. 13.16 % 0.00 %

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XUCS:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI USA Consum.. 13.16 % 0.00 %

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FSTA Fidelity® MSCI Consumer .. 11.36 % 0.08 %

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UGE ProShares Ultra Consumer .. 10.85 % 0.95 %

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3SUE:XETRA iShares MSCI World Consum.. 9.93 % 0.00 %

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UDA:CA Caldwell U.S. Dividend Ad.. 5.83 % 0.00 %

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GIQU:CA Guardian i3 US Quality Gr.. 5.74 % 0.00 %

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GIQG:CA Guardian i3 Global Qualit.. 5.63 % 0.00 %

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FFOG 5.45 % 0.00 %

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PQVM:LSE Invesco S&P 500 QVM UCITS.. 5.03 % 0.00 %

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AHOY Tidal ETF Trust 4.73 % 0.00 %

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IYC iShares US Consumer Discr.. 4.65 % 0.42 %

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LEAD 4.62 % 0.00 %

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SAMT The Advisorsa€™ Inner C.. 4.55 % 0.00 %

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SXQG 6 Meridian Quality Growth.. 4.46 % 0.00 %

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BWTG 4.35 % 0.00 %

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IUMD:LSE iShares Edge MSCI USA Mom.. 3.16 % 0.00 %

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IUMF:LSE iShares Edge MSCI USA Mom.. 3.16 % 0.00 %

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IUMO:LSE iShares Edge MSCI USA Mom.. 3.16 % 0.00 %

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QDVA:F IShares Edge MSCI USA Mom.. 3.15 % 0.00 %

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QDVA:XETRA iShares Edge MSCI USA Mom.. 3.15 % 0.00 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Discount Stores) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 30.69% 100% F 88% B+
Dividend Return 0.33% 50% F 10% F
Total Return 31.02% 100% F 88% B+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 60.53% 100% F 92% A
Dividend Return 3.58% 100% F 54% F
Total Return 64.11% 100% F 92% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 221.59% 100% F 92% A
Dividend Return 15.26% 100% F 66% D+
Total Return 236.85% 100% F 92% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 23.04% 100% F 81% B-
Dividend Return 24.98% 100% F 82% B
Total Return 1.94% 100% F 46% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 20.88% 100% F 75% C
Risk Adjusted Return 119.62% 100% F 100% F
Market Capitalization 66.74B 100% F 100% F

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Discount Stores) Ratio vs. Market (Nasdaq Global Select)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 28.30 25% 19%
Price/Book Ratio 15.62 25% 7%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 34.05 25% 8%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 28.32 25% 8%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 31.64% 100% 94%
Return on Invested Capital 20.16% 100% 88%
Return on Assets 8.38% 100% 93%
Debt to Equity Ratio 21.46% 50% 59%

Annual Financials (USD)

Quarterly Financials (USD)

Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior capital utilization

The company management has delivered better return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Highly leveraged

The company is in the bottom half compared to its sector peers on debt to equity and is highly leveraged. However, do check the news and look at its sector and management statements. Sometimes this is high because the company is trying to grow aggressively.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.

Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.