Costco Wholesale CorporationCOST

Is COST cheap right now? Every multiple below is scored against its own 10-year range, not a sector average.

$918.91+14.14 (+1.56%)24:00 UTC
NASDAQConsumer Defensive

Company snapshot

Market Cap
$408B
Mega-cap
+521%
2016 — today
10-Year Price
+516%
2016 — today
52-Week Range
$850.00$1,094.32
Current $918.91· 28%

Costco Wholesale operates a global network of membership-based warehouses across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, the U.K., South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, and China. It offers branded and private-label goods, ranging from groceries and household staples to electronics, appliances, hardware, and jewelry. Stores feature pharmacies, optical clinics, food courts, and gas stations. The company also provides e-commerce, travel booking, and business delivery services. Founded in 1976.

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Valuation in context

P/E ratio
46.2
Above average
Pricier than usual over the last 10 years
Sector median 17.3above sector
P/B ratio
12.2
Above average
Pricier than usual over the last 10 years
Sector median 1.8above sector
EV / EBITDA
27.5
Above average
Pricier than usual over the last 10 years
Sector median 11.2above sector
Dividend Yield
0.6%
Historically low
Historically low relative to the last 10 years
Sector median 3.3%below sector
PEG ratio
3.8
Near historic high
Near historic highs — last 10 years
Sector median 1.4above sector
FCF Yield
2.2%
Below average
Below the 10-year average
Sector median 4.5%below sector
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