Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fisca...
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 47.28 (historical range: 45.51–63.24, median: 53.58), placing it at the 6th percentile — cheap relative to its history, P/S ratio of 1.42 (range: 1.35–1.85, 7th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 51.19 (range: 37.23–215.39, 26th percentile).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Costco Wholesale Corp's P/E ratio has contracted by 10% over the observed period (from an average of 56.3 to 50.5).
Costco Wholesale Corp appears significantly undervalued relative to its historical range, trading at depressed multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 47.28 | 45.51 | 53.58 | 63.24 | 6th | cheap relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 1.42 | 1.35 | 1.56 | 1.85 | 7th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 51.19 | 37.23 | 61.99 | 215.39 | 26th | below its historical average |
| FCF Yield | 0.02 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 78th | below its historical average |