Costco Wholesale Corp (COST)
Interest coverage
| Aug 31, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 | Sep 3, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | US$ in thousands | 10,972,000 | 9,909,000 | 9,909,000 | 8,647,000 | 8,647,000 | 
| Interest expense | US$ in thousands | 154,000 | 169,000 | 169,000 | 160,000 | 160,000 | 
| Interest coverage | 71.25 | 58.63 | 58.63 | 54.04 | 54.04 | 
August 31, 2025 calculation
            Interest coverage = EBIT ÷ Interest expense
            = $10,972,000K ÷ $154,000K
            = 71.25        
Peer comparison
Aug 31, 2025