Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| Sep 1, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 | Nov 26, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Nov 20, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 | Nov 21, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 | Nov 22, 2020 | Aug 30, 2020 | May 10, 2020 | Feb 16, 2020 | Nov 24, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 3.61% | 3.49% | 3.23% | 3.21% | 3.12% | 3.11% | 3.29% | 3.30% | 3.33% | 2.34% | 2.36% | 2.21% | 2.22% | 3.38% | 3.24% | 3.30% | 3.20% | 5.35% | 7.07% | 8.94% |
| Operating profit margin | 3.65% | 3.56% | 3.42% | 3.40% | 3.35% | 3.33% | 3.39% | 3.40% | 3.43% | 3.48% | 3.54% | 3.43% | 3.42% | 3.41% | 3.29% | 3.36% | 3.26% | 3.09% | 3.10% | 3.13% |
| Pretax margin | 3.83% | 3.78% | 3.65% | 3.59% | 3.50% | 3.41% | 3.44% | 3.40% | 3.42% | 3.46% | 3.50% | 3.39% | 3.37% | 3.32% | 3.19% | 3.28% | 3.18% | 3.07% | 3.09% | 3.13% |
| Net profit margin | 2.90% | 2.83% | 2.73% | 2.65% | 2.60% | 2.55% | 2.58% | 2.55% | 2.57% | 2.60% | 2.62% | 2.54% | 2.56% | 2.53% | 2.43% | 2.50% | 2.40% | 2.31% | 2.39% | 2.42% |
Costco Wholesale Corp's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. The gross profit margin has varied between 2.21% and 8.94%, with the latest figure standing at 3.61%. The operating profit margin has ranged from 3.09% to 3.65%, with the most recent data point at 3.65%. The pretax margin has hovered around 3.07% to 3.83%, while the net profit margin has fluctuated between 2.31% and 2.90%.
Overall, Costco's profitability ratios indicate a relatively stable performance with some fluctuations in margins over the quarters. It is essential for the company to continue monitoring and managing its costs and expenses to maintain and potentially improve its profitability in the future.
Return on investment
| Sep 1, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 | Nov 26, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Nov 20, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 | Nov 21, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 | Nov 22, 2020 | Aug 30, 2020 | May 10, 2020 | Feb 16, 2020 | Nov 24, 2019 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 13.30% | 13.29% | 12.83% | 11.32% | 11.76% | 11.73% | 11.88% | 11.89% | 12.15% | 11.86% | 11.80% | 10.87% | 11.32% | 11.11% | 10.70% | 9.64% | 9.78% | 9.61% | 10.07% | 9.43% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 10.55% | 10.56% | 10.24% | 8.84% | 9.12% | 8.99% | 9.05% | 8.91% | 9.11% | 8.84% | 8.74% | 8.05% | 8.45% | 8.25% | 7.91% | 7.18% | 7.20% | 7.17% | 7.74% | 7.26% |
| Return on total capital | 33.69% | 35.38% | 34.73% | 28.07% | 28.41% | 27.21% | 28.05% | 28.69% | 29.22% | 29.05% | 28.86% | 28.05% | 27.95% | 26.55% | 25.35% | 26.04% | 21.20% | 20.86% | 23.26% | 23.81% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 31.19% | 32.95% | 32.73% | 24.92% | 25.11% | 25.46% | 26.55% | 27.40% | 28.31% | 28.28% | 28.39% | 27.97% | 28.51% | 28.67% | 27.75% | 29.10% | 21.89% | 22.08% | 22.74% | 23.55% |
Costco Wholesale Corp has demonstrated stable profitability over the analyzed periods, as evidenced by its consistent performance across various profitability ratios.
The Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) has ranged from 9.61% to 13.30%, indicating that the company has efficiently utilized its assets to generate operating profits. This metric shows a positive trend, with a slight increase over the periods.
The Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated between 7.18% and 10.56%, reflecting the company's ability to generate profits from its total assets. Despite some variation, the ROA has generally shown an upward trajectory over the periods.
The Return on Total Capital has ranged from 20.86% to 35.38%, highlighting the company's effectiveness in generating returns for both debt and equity holders. This ratio has displayed a positive trend overall, indicating strong performance in utilizing all forms of capital.
The Return on Equity (ROE) has varied between 21.89% and 32.95%, showcasing the company's ability to provide returns to its equity shareholders. The ROE also demonstrates an upward trend, suggesting that Costco has been successful in increasing shareholder value over time.
In conclusion, Costco Wholesale Corp has exhibited consistent and improving profitability ratios, indicating efficient operations and effective utilization of resources to drive profitability and create value for its stakeholders.