COST Costco Wholesale PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Mar 18, 2025, the COST stock has a PE ratio of 52.3. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $17.17 and the stock price of $898.05 per share. A decrease of 5% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 55.3 of the last four quarters.
COST PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Costco Wholesale over the last ten years is 36.27. The current 52.3 P/E ratio is 44% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, COST's PE ratio peaked in the Feb 2025 quarter at 62.43, with a price of $1,071.85 and an EPS of $17.17. The Aug 2015 quarter marked the lowest point at 25.87, with a price of $139.95 and an EPS of $5.41.
Costco Wholesale PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 40.15% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -15.3% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 53.79 | 40.15% | $892.38 | $16.59 |
| 2023 | 38.38 | -4.95% | $544.25 | $14.18 |
| 2022 | 40.38 | 1.33% | $531.82 | $13.17 |
| 2021 | 39.85 | 3.53% | $450.34 | $11.3 |
| 2020 | 38.49 | 8.64% | $348.37 | $9.05 |
| 2019 | 35.43 | 8.65% | $294.76 | $8.32 |
| 2018 | 32.61 | 25.91% | $233.13 | $7.15 |
| 2017 | 25.9 | -15.3% | $158.24 | $6.11 |
| 2016 | 30.58 | 18.21% | $163.93 | $5.36 |
| 2015 | 25.87 | 0.19% | $139.95 | $5.41 |
| 2014 | 25.82 | 8.03% | $121.08 | $4.69 |
| 2013 | 23.9 | -3.78% | $111.87 | $4.68 |
| 2012 | 24.84 | 7.77% | $97.87 | $3.94 |
| 2011 | 23.05 | 21.83% | $77.21 | $3.35 |
| 2010 | 18.92 | -8.64% | $56.19 | $2.97 |
Costco Wholesale PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 62.43 | 10.55% | $1,071.85 | $17.17 |
| Nov 2024 | 56.47 | 4.98% | $964.01 | $17.07 |
| Sep 2024 | 53.79 | 10.5% | $892.38 | $16.59 |
| May 2024 | 48.68 | 3% | $787.19 | $16.17 |
| Feb 2024 | 47.26 | 17.39% | $723.99 | $15.32 |
| Nov 2023 | 40.26 | 4.9% | $591.36 | $14.69 |
| Sep 2023 | 38.38 | 3.98% | $544.25 | $14.18 |
| May 2023 | 36.91 | 0.63% | $499.06 | $13.52 |
| Feb 2023 | 36.68 | -7.12% | $499.99 | $13.63 |
| Nov 2022 | 39.49 | -2.2% | $523.67 | $13.26 |
| Aug 2022 | 40.38 | 2.2% | $531.82 | $13.17 |
| May 2022 | 39.51 | -3.56% | $503.36 | $12.74 |
| Feb 2022 | 40.97 | -10.51% | $509.67 | $12.44 |
| Nov 2021 | 45.78 | 14.88% | $533.79 | $11.66 |
| Aug 2021 | 39.85 | 10.63% | $450.34 | $11.3 |
COST average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of COST is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
COST PE vs peers
COST's PE ratio stands higher than its peer stocks WMT and TGT. Costco Wholesale's current PE ratio of 52.3 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 18.87.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TGT Target Corp | 11.84 | $47.94B |
| DG Dollar General Corp | 13.57 | $18.12B |
| FIVE Five Below Inc | 15.62 | $4.17B |
| PSMT Pricesmart Inc | 18.73 | $2.61B |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 35.79 | $694.42B |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 52.81 | $402.29B |
| DLTR Dollar Tree Inc | N/A | $13.84B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Costco Wholesale's PE ratio?
As of Mar 18, 2025, COST stock has a price to earnings ratio of 52.3.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Costco Wholesale (COST)?
As an average over the last 3 years, COST stock has a PE ratio of 45.02.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Costco Wholesale (COST)?
As an average over the last 5 years, COST stock has a PE ratio of 42.64.
What is the highest PE ratio for COST?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 62.43 in the Feb 2025 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for COST compare to its historical average?
COST's current price to earnings ratio is 44% above its 10-year historical average.
How is COST's PE ratio calculated (Costco Wholesale PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Mar 18, 2025), Costco Wholesale's share price is $898.05. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2025 is $17.17. Therefore, Costco Wholesale's PE ratio for today is 52.3. PE RATIO(52.3) = STOCK PRICE($898.05) / TTM EPS($17.17)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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