Operating Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Costco Wholesale Corp., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating income1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 3.72% | = | 100 | × | 9,285) | ÷ | 249,625) |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 3.41% | = | 100 | × | 8,114) | ÷ | 237,710) |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 3.50% | = | 100 | × | 7,793) | ÷ | 222,730) |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3.49% | = | 100 | × | 6,708) | ÷ | 192,052) |
| Aug 30, 2020 | 3.33% | = | 100 | × | 5,435) | ÷ | 163,220) |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 3.17% | = | 100 | × | 4,737) | ÷ | 149,351) |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 3.24% | = | 100 | × | 4,480) | ÷ | 138,434) |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 3.26% | = | 100 | × | 4,111) | ÷ | 126,172) |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 3.16% | = | 100 | × | 3,672) | ÷ | 116,073) |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 3.19% | = | 100 | × | 3,624) | ÷ | 113,666) |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 2.92% | = | 100 | × | 3,220) | ÷ | 110,212) |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 2.97% | = | 100 | × | 3,053) | ÷ | 102,870) |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 2.84% | = | 100 | × | 2,759) | ÷ | 97,062) |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 2.80% | = | 100 | × | 2,439) | ÷ | 87,048) |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 2.72% | = | 100 | × | 2,077) | ÷ | 76,255) |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 2.54% | = | 100 | × | 1,777) | ÷ | 69,889) |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 2.77% | = | 100 | × | 1,969) | ÷ | 70,977) |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 2.55% | = | 100 | × | 1,609) | ÷ | 63,088) |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 2.76% | = | 100 | × | 1,626) | ÷ | 58,963) |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 2.84% | = | 100 | × | 1,474) | ÷ | 51,862) |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-28).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Costco Wholesale Corp., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 3.72% | 6.32% | 5.39% | 4.20% |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 3.41% | 8.79% | 3.58% | 3.37% |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 3.50% | 9.41% | 8.55% | 4.57% |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3.49% | 10.53% | 7.08% | 4.06% |
| Aug 30, 2020 | 3.33% | 8.30% | 6.04% | 3.96% |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 3.17% | 8.26% | 5.52% | 4.30% |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 3.24% | 8.55% | 6.00% | 4.12% |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 3.26% | 9.39% | 7.15% | 4.73% |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 3.16% | 9.53% | 7.49% | 5.04% |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 3.19% | 9.36% | 6.25% | 5.63% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 2.92% | 9.92% | 5.83% | 5.68% |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 2.97% | 10.33% | 7.46% | 5.96% |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 2.84% | 10.07% | 7.77% | 5.98% |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 2.80% | 9.77% | 7.98% | 6.10% |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 2.72% | 8.08% | 7.37% | 5.91% |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 2.54% | — | 7.00% | 5.68% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 2.77% | — | 8.58% | 5.87% |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 2.55% | — | 8.76% | 5.94% |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 2.76% | — | 8.43% | 5.93% |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 2.84% | — | 7.88% | 5.99% |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-28).