Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2005
Calculation
Costco Wholesale Corp., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation
| P/BV | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Book value per share1 (BVPS) | BVPS1 | = | Total Costco stockholders’ equity1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | 17.05 | = | 909.10 | ÷ | 53.31 | 53.31 | = | 23,622 | ÷ | 443,073,537 | |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 9.99 | = | 565.52 | ÷ | 56.60 | 56.60 | = | 25,058 | ÷ | 442,740,572 | |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 10.30 | = | 480.32 | ÷ | 46.64 | 46.64 | = | 20,642 | ÷ | 442,604,145 | |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 11.30 | = | 449.34 | ÷ | 39.75 | 39.75 | = | 17,564 | ÷ | 441,823,811 | |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 8.76 | = | 363.02 | ÷ | 41.44 | 41.44 | = | 18,284 | ÷ | 441,228,027 | |
| Oct 11, 2019 | 8.58 | = | 297.60 | ÷ | 34.67 | 34.67 | = | 15,243 | ÷ | 439,656,950 | |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 7.47 | = | 218.19 | ÷ | 29.21 | 29.21 | = | 12,799 | ÷ | 438,208,376 | |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 6.39 | = | 157.55 | ÷ | 24.66 | 24.66 | = | 10,778 | ÷ | 436,989,606 | |
| Oct 12, 2016 | 5.44 | = | 150.46 | ÷ | 27.63 | 27.63 | = | 12,079 | ÷ | 437,126,569 | |
| Oct 14, 2015 | 6.17 | = | 149.84 | ÷ | 24.27 | 24.27 | = | 10,617 | ÷ | 437,406,636 | |
| Oct 15, 2014 | 4.42 | = | 124.30 | ÷ | 28.10 | 28.10 | = | 12,303 | ÷ | 437,762,068 | |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 4.73 | = | 117.36 | ÷ | 24.79 | 24.79 | = | 10,833 | ÷ | 436,922,037 | |
| Oct 19, 2012 | 3.32 | = | 94.78 | ÷ | 28.59 | 28.59 | = | 12,361 | ÷ | 432,424,379 | |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 2.95 | = | 81.77 | ÷ | 27.69 | 27.69 | = | 12,002 | ÷ | 433,365,150 | |
| Oct 18, 2010 | 2.52 | = | 63.21 | ÷ | 25.05 | 25.05 | = | 10,829 | ÷ | 432,333,947 | |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 2.54 | = | 58.48 | ÷ | 22.99 | 22.99 | = | 10,024 | ÷ | 435,989,212 | |
| Oct 16, 2008 | 2.71 | = | 57.79 | ÷ | 21.29 | 21.29 | = | 9,192 | ÷ | 431,675,461 | |
| Oct 25, 2007 | 3.26 | = | 64.82 | ÷ | 19.87 | 19.87 | = | 8,623 | ÷ | 434,083,536 | |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 2.68 | = | 53.40 | ÷ | 19.95 | 19.95 | = | 9,143 | ÷ | 458,268,158 | |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 2.66 | = | 50.06 | ÷ | 18.81 | 18.81 | = | 8,881 | ÷ | 472,098,845 |
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$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Costco Wholesale Corp. Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Costco Wholesale Corp., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | 17.05 | 5.73 | 5.83 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 9.99 | 6.70 | 4.90 |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 10.30 | 7.79 | 4.81 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 11.30 | 6.17 | 4.59 |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 8.76 | 4.47 | 4.32 |
| Oct 11, 2019 | 8.58 | 3.52 | 3.85 |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 7.47 | 3.25 | 3.37 |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 6.39 | 2.78 | 2.81 |
| Oct 12, 2016 | 5.44 | 3.79 | 2.69 |
| Oct 14, 2015 | 6.17 | 3.63 | 3.20 |
| Oct 15, 2014 | 4.42 | 2.32 | 3.22 |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 4.73 | 2.65 | 3.22 |
| Oct 19, 2012 | 3.32 | 2.48 | 2.92 |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 2.95 | 2.31 | 2.67 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.97 |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 2.54 | 1.65 | 3.17 |
| Oct 16, 2008 | 2.71 | 2.69 | 3.22 |
| Oct 25, 2007 | 3.26 | 3.27 | 3.18 |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 2.68 | 3.17 | 3.77 |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 2.66 | 3.38 | 4.29 |
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).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Costco Wholesale Corp., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | 17.05 | — |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 9.99 | 6.21 |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 10.30 | 6.11 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 11.30 | 5.83 |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 8.76 | 5.11 |
| Oct 11, 2019 | 8.58 | 4.54 |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 7.47 | 3.87 |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 6.39 | 3.19 |
| Oct 12, 2016 | 5.44 | 3.14 |
| Oct 14, 2015 | 6.17 | 3.55 |
| Oct 15, 2014 | 4.42 | 3.22 |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 4.73 | 3.29 |
| Oct 19, 2012 | 3.32 | 2.90 |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 2.95 | 2.64 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | 2.52 | 2.86 |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 2.54 | 2.86 |
| Oct 16, 2008 | 2.71 | 3.08 |
| Oct 25, 2007 | 3.26 | 3.21 |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 2.68 | 3.52 |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 2.66 | 3.92 |
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).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Costco Wholesale Corp., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | 17.05 | — |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 9.99 | 9.34 |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 10.30 | 9.38 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 11.30 | 9.46 |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 8.76 | 8.50 |
| Oct 11, 2019 | 8.58 | 8.05 |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 7.47 | 6.25 |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 6.39 | 6.34 |
| Oct 12, 2016 | 5.44 | 6.07 |
| Oct 14, 2015 | 6.17 | 6.02 |
| Oct 15, 2014 | 4.42 | 5.31 |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 4.73 | 4.65 |
| Oct 19, 2012 | 3.32 | 4.51 |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 2.95 | 3.98 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | 2.52 | 3.92 |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 2.54 | 3.74 |
| Oct 16, 2008 | 2.71 | 3.80 |
| Oct 25, 2007 | 3.26 | 4.22 |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 2.68 | 4.06 |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 2.66 | 4.96 |
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).