COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (1COST.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Milan - BIT:1COST - US22160K1051 - Common Stock
730.3 EUR
-2.6 (-0.35%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to 1COST. 1COST was compared to 26 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. 1COST has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. 1COST is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make 1COST a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
1COST had positive earnings in the past year.
1COST had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years 1COST has always been profitable.
1COST had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
1COST's Return On Assets of 10.03% is amongst the best of the industry. 1COST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
1COST's Return On Equity of 27.40% is amongst the best of the industry. 1COST outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 19.55%, 1COST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for 1COST is significantly above the industry average of 9.49%.
The 3 year average ROIC (19.04%) for 1COST is below the current ROIC(19.55%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.03% | ||
| ROE | 27.4% | ||
| ROIC | 19.55% |
ROA(3y)10.06%
ROA(5y)9.55%
ROE(3y)28.02%
ROE(5y)28.18%
ROIC(3y)19.04%
ROIC(5y)18.81%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.96%, 1COST is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
1COST's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
1COST's Operating Margin of 3.80% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1COST outperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.
1COST's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of 1COST (12.88%) is worse than 76.92% of its industry peers.
1COST's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.96% | ||
| GM | 12.88% |
OM growth 3Y2.67%
OM growth 5Y0.6%
PM growth 3Y4.55%
PM growth 5Y4.16%
GM growth 3Y1.87%
GM growth 5Y-0.47%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 1COST is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for 1COST remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, 1COST has more shares outstanding
1COST has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.56 indicates that 1COST is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
1COST's Altman-Z score of 8.56 is amongst the best of the industry. 1COST outperforms 96.15% of its industry peers.
1COST has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.64. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 0.64, 1COST belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
1COST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.19, 1COST belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.56 |
ROIC/WACC2.26
WACC8.65%
2.3 Liquidity
1COST has a Current Ratio of 1.04. This is a normal value and indicates that 1COST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.04, 1COST is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
1COST has a Quick Ratio of 1.04. This is a bad value and indicates that 1COST is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
1COST's Quick ratio of 0.53 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. 1COST outperforms 65.38% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for 1COST is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
1COST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.63%, which is quite good.
1COST shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.76% yearly.
1COST shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.34%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.63%
EPS 3Y11.13%
EPS 5Y15.76%
EPS Q2Q%11.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.34%
Revenue growth 3Y6.64%
Revenue growth 5Y10.54%
Sales Q2Q%8.3%
3.2 Future
1COST is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.87% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, 1COST will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.26% on average per year.
EPS Next Y14.1%
EPS Next 2Y11.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.43%
EPS Next 5Y8.87%
Revenue Next Year8.07%
Revenue Next 2Y7.79%
Revenue Next 3Y7.59%
Revenue Next 5Y6.26%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 45.67, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 1COST.
1COST's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1COST is more expensive than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
1COST is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
1COST is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.44.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1COST indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: 1COST is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies listed in the same industry.
1COST is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, 1COST is valued a bit more expensive than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
1COST's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. 1COST is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.84 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates 1COST does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of 1COST may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.24
PEG (5Y)2.9
EPS Next 2Y11.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
1COST has a yearly dividend return of 0.60%, which is pretty low.
1COST's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.79.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, 1COST's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of 1COST grows each year by 7.97%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.97%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
1COST pays out 27.04% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
1COST's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.04%
EPS Next 2Y11.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.43%
BIT:1COST (1/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
730.3
-2.6 (-0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.7%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap323.65B
Revenue(TTM)280.39B
Net Income(TTM)8.30B
Analysts77.73
Price Target899.58 (23.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.6% |
Yearly Dividend4.18
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.97%
DP27.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)1.23%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.82%
Max EPS beat(2)3.28%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.04%
Max EPS beat(4)3.28%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)1.31%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)0.06%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)0.25%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.85%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.94%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.05%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.92%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.99%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.84%
PT rev (1m)-3.6%
PT rev (3m)-3.6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.45%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.6%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.44 | ||
| P/S | 1.35 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.6 | ||
| P/B | 12.47 | ||
| P/tB | 12.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.84 |
EPS(TTM)15.99
EY2.19%
EPS(NY)19.51
Fwd EY2.67%
FCF(TTM)17.4
FCFY2.38%
OCF(TTM)28.53
OCFY3.91%
SpS541.91
BVpS58.57
TBVpS58.57
PEG (NY)3.24
PEG (5Y)2.9
Graham Number145.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.03% | ||
| ROE | 27.4% | ||
| ROCE | 25.99% | ||
| ROIC | 19.55% | ||
| ROICexc | 33.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 33.67% | ||
| OM | 3.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.96% | ||
| GM | 12.88% | ||
| FCFM | 3.21% |
ROA(3y)10.06%
ROA(5y)9.55%
ROE(3y)28.02%
ROE(5y)28.18%
ROIC(3y)19.04%
ROIC(5y)18.81%
ROICexc(3y)30.66%
ROICexc(5y)30.26%
ROICexgc(3y)32.07%
ROICexgc(5y)31.88%
ROCE(3y)25.3%
ROCE(5y)25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y3.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.68%
OM growth 3Y2.67%
OM growth 5Y0.6%
PM growth 3Y4.55%
PM growth 5Y4.16%
GM growth 3Y1.87%
GM growth 5Y-0.47%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover3.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.43 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 232.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.05% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 101.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 112.48% | ||
| Profit Quality | 108.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.04 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.56 |
F-Score7
WACC8.65%
ROIC/WACC2.26
Cap/Depr(3y)215.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)210.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.84%
Profit Quality(3y)97.98%
Profit Quality(5y)92.22%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.63%
EPS 3Y11.13%
EPS 5Y15.76%
EPS Q2Q%11.39%
EPS Next Y14.1%
EPS Next 2Y11.83%
EPS Next 3Y11.43%
EPS Next 5Y8.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.34%
Revenue growth 3Y6.64%
Revenue growth 5Y10.54%
Sales Q2Q%8.3%
Revenue Next Year8.07%
Revenue Next 2Y7.79%
Revenue Next 3Y7.59%
Revenue Next 5Y6.26%
EBIT growth 1Y12.14%
EBIT growth 3Y9.49%
EBIT growth 5Y11.2%
EBIT Next Year38.32%
EBIT Next 3Y18.66%
EBIT Next 5Y14.04%
FCF growth 1Y2.27%
FCF growth 3Y30.81%
FCF growth 5Y5.31%
OCF growth 1Y12.62%
OCF growth 3Y21.73%
OCF growth 5Y8.52%
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP / 1COST.MI FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for 1COST stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to 1COST.MI.
What is the valuation status of COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (1COST.MI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (1COST.MI). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP?
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (1COST.MI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (1COST.MI) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (1COST.MI) is expected to grow by 14.1% in the next year.
Is the dividend of COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP sustainable?
The dividend rating of COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (1COST.MI) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.04%.