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COST · Nasdaq · United States · Retail-Variety Stores
In shortCOSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW is profitable, generates cash and holds more cash than debt, with revenue growing (+10.1% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 3.9% | 30/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 3.0% | 32/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 28.4% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 21.0% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.06× | 22/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.17× | 100/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | Net cash | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 80.59× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 2.83 | 44/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 3.1% | 32/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.02× | 90/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 4.2% | 96/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 0.2% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 7.8% | 60/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 13.6% | 93/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 226,954 | 242,290 | 254,453 | 275,235 | 303,154 |
| Cost of revenue | 199,382 | 212,586 | 222,358 | 239,886 | 264,279 |
| Gross profit | 27,572 | 29,704 | 32,095 | 35,349 | 38,875 |
| Selling, general & admin | 19,779 | 21,590 | 22,810 | 24,966 | 27,190 |
| Operating income | 7,793 | 8,114 | 9,285 | 10,383 | 11,685 |
| Interest expense | 158 | 160 | 169 | 154 | 145 |
| Pre-tax income | 7,840 | 8,487 | 9,740 | 10,818 | 12,251 |
| Income tax | 1,925 | 2,195 | 2,373 | 2,719 | 3,025 |
| Net income | 5,844 | 6,292 | 7,367 | 8,099 | 9,226 |
| Diluted EPS | $13.14 | $14.16 | $16.56 | $18.21 | $20.76 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 445 | 444 | 445 | 445 | 444 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
2.83 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
6/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Aug 30, 2026 · Data updated Oct 7, 2026