COST:NGS-Costco Wholesale Corporation

EQUITY | Discount Stores | Nasdaq Global Select

Last Closing

USD 280.58

Change

+1.14 (+0.41)%

Market Cap

USD 66.74B

Volume

1.57M

Analyst Target

USD 250.17
Analyst Rating

Verdict

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Verdict

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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ETFs Containing COST

SXLP:SW SPDR S&P U.S. Consumer St.. 12.88 % 0.00 %

+0.08 (+0%)

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IUCS:SW iShares S&P 500 Consumer .. 12.87 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.32B
2B7D:XETRA iShares S&P 500 Consumer .. 12.68 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (0%)

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XUCS:SW Xtrackers MSCI USA Consum.. 12.59 % 0.00 %

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USD 0.09B
ZPDS:F SPDR S&P U.S. Consumer St.. 12.34 % 0.00 %

-0.03 (0%)

USD 0.20B
ZPDS:XETRA SPDR S&P U.S. Consumer St.. 12.34 % 0.00 %

-0.12 (0%)

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2B7D:F iShares S&P 500 Consumer .. 12.20 % 0.00 %

-0.02 (0%)

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IUCS:LSE iShares S&P 500 Consumer .. 12.15 % 0.00 %

-0.02 (0%)

USD 0.31B
XUCS:F Xtrackers (IE) Public Lim.. 12.07 % 0.00 %

-0.13 (0%)

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XUCS:XETRA Xtrackers MSCI USA Consum.. 12.07 % 0.00 %

-0.15 (0%)

USD 0.09B
XSCS:LSE Xtrackers MSCI USA Consum.. 11.90 % 0.00 %

-5.75 (0%)

USD 0.08B
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-0.07 (0%)

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UGE ProShares Ultra Consumer .. 10.33 % 0.95 %

+0.11 (+0%)

USD 6.80M
WCOS:SW SPDR® MSCI World Consume.. 7.92 % 0.00 %

+0.01 (+0%)

USD 0.09B
XDWS:F Xtrackers MSCI World Cons.. 7.90 % 0.00 %

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-0.04 (0%)

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XDWS:SW Xtrackers MSCI World Cons.. 7.90 % 0.00 %

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UDA:CA Caldwell U.S. Dividend Ad.. 6.80 % 0.00 %

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WELM:XETRA Amundi S&P Global Consume.. 5.77 % 0.00 %

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FFOG 5.15 % 0.00 %

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YALL God Bless America ETF 4.37 % 0.00 %

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3SUE:XETRA iShares MSCI World Consum.. 4.20 % 0.00 %

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SMAX:CA Hamilton U.S. Equity Yiel.. 4.14 % 0.00 %

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TGN 4.11 % 0.00 %

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BKUS 3.09 % 0.00 %

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QLD ProShares Ultra QQQ 1.69 % 0.95 %

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RAYD Rayliant Quantitative Dev.. 1.60 % 0.00 %

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BSCJ 1.01 % 0.10 %

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HAZ:CA Horizons Active Global Di.. 0.00 % 0.94 %

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IYC iShares US Consumer Discr.. 0.00 % 0.42 %

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MILN Global X Millennials Cons.. 0.00 % 0.50 %

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JMOM JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Fa.. 0.00 % 0.12 %

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ULVM VictoryShares US Value Mo.. 0.00 % 0.20 %

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TPLC Timothy Plan US Large/Mid.. 0.00 % 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 37.74% 100% F 82% B
Dividend Return 0.60% 100% F 16% F
Total Return 38.33% 100% F 82% B
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 29.57% 100% F 89% A-
Dividend Return 1.09% 100% F 22% F
Total Return 30.66% 100% F 89% A-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 138.14% 100% F 87% B+
Dividend Return 17.48% 100% F 72% C
Total Return 155.62% 100% F 88% B+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 14.44% 84% B 72% C
Dividend Return 17.25% 84% B 73% C
Total Return 2.81% 83% B 65% D
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 12.71% 100% F 80% B-
Risk Adjusted Return 135.63% 95% A 98% N/A
Market Capitalization 66.74B 100% F 99% N/A

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 60% 29%
Price/Book Ratio 8.52 17% 14%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 40% 50%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 0.00 40% 45%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 26.75% 100% 93%
Return on Invested Capital N/A N/A N/A
Return on Assets 7.08% 83% 88%
Debt to Equity Ratio 50.68% 40% 41%

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.

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 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.

Low Revenue Growth

This stock has shown below median revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector