Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Aug 31, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Sep 3, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 12.84% | 3.61% | 12.61% | 3.28% | 12.26% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.77% | 3.65% | 3.65% | 3.35% | 3.35% |
| Pretax margin | 3.93% | 3.83% | 3.83% | 3.50% | 3.50% |
| Net profit margin | 2.94% | 2.90% | 2.90% | 2.60% | 2.60% |
Return on investment
| Aug 31, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Sep 3, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 13.47% | 13.30% | 13.30% | 11.76% | 11.76% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.50% | 10.55% | 10.55% | 9.12% | 9.12% |
| Return on total capital | 37.62% | 33.69% | 41.95% | 28.41% | 34.51% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 27.77% | 31.19% | 31.19% | 25.11% | 25.11% |