Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Stock Valuation: P/E Ratio and Intrinsic Value
Is Costco Wholesale Corporation stock expensive or cheap? This page shows the price-earnings ratio of Costco Wholesale Corporation for the last fiscal years, the current share price, and beta and volatility as risk measures. Earnings figures come from the company's published filings (FY 2025).
Earnings basis for the valuation (FY 2025)
| Revenue | 275.24 USD bn |
|---|---|
| Net income | 8.10 USD bn |
| Net margin | 2.9 % |
How the Costco Wholesale Corporation P/E ratio is calculated
The price-earnings ratio divides the share price by earnings per share. On this page the ratio is shown per fiscal year, so you can see whether today's valuation of Costco Wholesale Corporation is above or below its own history. Beta and volatility indicate how strongly the share moves compared with the overall market.
Frequently asked questions about Costco Wholesale Corporation
What is the COST P/E ratio?
The P/E ratio divides the Costco Wholesale Corporation share price by earnings per share. This page shows the ratio for each of the last fiscal years, so the current valuation of COST can be compared with its own history.
Is Costco Wholesale Corporation stock overvalued or undervalued?
There is no single answer. A useful check is whether the current P/E of COST is above or below its multi-year average and how earnings, margins and revenue are developing. This page shows all of these figures from the published filings.
How can I estimate the intrinsic value of Costco Wholesale Corporation?
An intrinsic value estimate needs earnings or free cash flow, a growth assumption and a discount rate. This page provides the reported earnings basis, margins and the valuation history of COST as the starting point.