Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)
Return on equity (ROE)
| Aug 31, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Sep 3, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | US$ in thousands | 8,099,000 | 7,367,000 | 7,367,000 | 6,292,000 | 6,292,000 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 29,164,000 | 23,622,000 | 23,622,000 | 25,058,000 | 25,058,000 |
| ROE | 27.77% | 31.19% | 31.19% | 25.11% | 25.11% |
August 31, 2025 calculation
ROE = Net income ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $8,099,000K ÷ $29,164,000K
= 27.77%
Peer comparison
Aug 31, 2025