COCostco COST · NASDAQ
$989.11 +1.13% (+$11.10)
- Market cap
- $433.7B
- Enterprise value
- $418.2B
- P/E
- 47.0x
- Forward P/E
- 43.2x
- PEG
- 3.4x
- P/S
- 1.4x
- P/FCF
- 46.2x
- EV/EBITDA
- 35.8x
- ROIC
- 18.6%
- Gross margin
- 17.5%
- Net margin
- 3.0%
- Dividend yield
- 0.57%
- Payout ratio
- 26.6%
- Net debt/EBITDA
- -1.3x
- Beta
- 0.87
- Free float
- 99.8%
About the company
Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American retail company that operates a chain of warehouses and membership-based stores worldwide. The company offers a wide range of products, including groceries, electronics, apparel, home furnishings, consumer electronics, and other items at wholesale prices. Costco is known for selling larger packages and bundles, allowing customers to buy larger quantities at lower prices. The company also emphasizes the quality and value of its products and provides exceptional customer service. Costco is a popular shopping destination for both consumers and business customers seeking advantageous deals on a wide range of products. Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) shares are an attractive choice for investors who follow the retail industry and seek a stable and successful company with a global presence.
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
CEO
Ron Vachris
Employees
355,000
Headquarters
Issaquah
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