Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
Calculation
Costco Wholesale Corp., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Net sales1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | 1.61 | = | 909.10 | ÷ | 563.39 | 563.39 | = | 249,625 | ÷ | 443,073,537 | |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 1.05 | = | 565.52 | ÷ | 536.91 | 536.91 | = | 237,710 | ÷ | 442,740,572 | |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 0.95 | = | 480.32 | ÷ | 503.23 | 503.23 | = | 222,730 | ÷ | 442,604,145 | |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 1.03 | = | 449.34 | ÷ | 434.68 | 434.68 | = | 192,052 | ÷ | 441,823,811 | |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 0.98 | = | 363.02 | ÷ | 369.92 | 369.92 | = | 163,220 | ÷ | 441,228,027 | |
| Oct 11, 2019 | 0.88 | = | 297.60 | ÷ | 339.70 | 339.70 | = | 149,351 | ÷ | 439,656,950 | |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 0.69 | = | 218.19 | ÷ | 315.91 | 315.91 | = | 138,434 | ÷ | 438,208,376 | |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 0.55 | = | 157.55 | ÷ | 288.73 | 288.73 | = | 126,172 | ÷ | 436,989,606 | |
| Oct 12, 2016 | 0.57 | = | 150.46 | ÷ | 265.54 | 265.54 | = | 116,073 | ÷ | 437,126,569 | |
| Oct 14, 2015 | 0.58 | = | 149.84 | ÷ | 259.86 | 259.86 | = | 113,666 | ÷ | 437,406,636 | |
| Oct 15, 2014 | 0.49 | = | 124.30 | ÷ | 251.76 | 251.76 | = | 110,212 | ÷ | 437,762,068 | |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 0.50 | = | 117.36 | ÷ | 235.44 | 235.44 | = | 102,870 | ÷ | 436,922,037 | |
| Oct 19, 2012 | 0.42 | = | 94.78 | ÷ | 224.46 | 224.46 | = | 97,062 | ÷ | 432,424,379 | |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 0.41 | = | 81.77 | ÷ | 200.87 | 200.87 | = | 87,048 | ÷ | 433,365,150 | |
| Oct 18, 2010 | 0.36 | = | 63.21 | ÷ | 176.38 | 176.38 | = | 76,255 | ÷ | 432,333,947 | |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 0.36 | = | 58.48 | ÷ | 160.30 | 160.30 | = | 69,889 | ÷ | 435,989,212 | |
| Oct 16, 2008 | 0.35 | = | 57.79 | ÷ | 164.42 | 164.42 | = | 70,977 | ÷ | 431,675,461 | |
| Oct 25, 2007 | 0.45 | = | 64.82 | ÷ | 145.34 | 145.34 | = | 63,088 | ÷ | 434,083,536 | |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 0.42 | = | 53.40 | ÷ | 128.67 | 128.67 | = | 58,963 | ÷ | 458,268,158 | |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 0.46 | = | 50.06 | ÷ | 109.85 | 109.85 | = | 51,862 | ÷ | 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/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | 1.61 | 0.86 | 0.73 | 0.76 |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 1.05 | 1.19 | 0.70 | 0.62 |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 0.95 | 1.54 | 0.95 | 0.70 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 1.03 | 1.33 | 0.96 | 0.67 |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 0.98 | 1.30 | 0.69 | 0.62 |
| Oct 11, 2019 | 0.88 | 1.19 | 0.53 | 0.55 |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 0.69 | 1.03 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 0.55 | 0.87 | 0.44 | 0.45 |
| Oct 12, 2016 | 0.57 | 1.18 | 0.67 | 0.45 |
| Oct 14, 2015 | 0.58 | 1.22 | 0.70 | 0.54 |
| Oct 15, 2014 | 0.49 | 1.03 | 0.52 | 0.52 |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 0.50 | 1.04 | 0.61 | 0.53 |
| Oct 19, 2012 | 0.42 | 1.05 | 0.57 | 0.47 |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 0.41 | 0.81 | 0.54 | 0.44 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | 0.36 | 0.73 | 0.62 | 0.52 |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 0.36 | — | 0.36 | 0.52 |
| Oct 16, 2008 | 0.35 | — | 0.67 | 0.56 |
| Oct 25, 2007 | 0.45 | — | 0.88 | 0.57 |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 0.42 | — | 0.88 | 0.64 |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 0.46 | — | 0.96 | 0.74 |
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/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | 1.61 | — |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 1.05 | 0.75 |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 0.95 | 0.82 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 1.03 | 0.81 |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 0.98 | 0.73 |
| Oct 11, 2019 | 0.88 | 0.63 |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 0.69 | 0.58 |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Oct 12, 2016 | 0.57 | 0.52 |
| Oct 14, 2015 | 0.58 | 0.58 |
| Oct 15, 2014 | 0.49 | 0.53 |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 0.50 | 0.55 |
| Oct 19, 2012 | 0.42 | 0.49 |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 0.41 | 0.45 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | 0.36 | 0.51 |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 0.36 | 0.48 |
| Oct 16, 2008 | 0.35 | 0.54 |
| Oct 25, 2007 | 0.45 | 0.59 |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 0.42 | 0.64 |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 0.46 | 0.73 |
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/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | 1.61 | — |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 1.05 | 1.43 |
| Oct 5, 2022 | 0.95 | 1.55 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | 1.03 | 1.61 |
| Oct 7, 2020 | 0.98 | 1.49 |
| Oct 11, 2019 | 0.88 | 1.46 |
| Oct 26, 2018 | 0.69 | 1.27 |
| Oct 18, 2017 | 0.55 | 1.31 |
| Oct 12, 2016 | 0.57 | 1.34 |
| Oct 14, 2015 | 0.58 | 1.30 |
| Oct 15, 2014 | 0.49 | 1.24 |
| Oct 16, 2013 | 0.50 | 1.17 |
| Oct 19, 2012 | 0.42 | 1.14 |
| Oct 14, 2011 | 0.41 | 1.06 |
| Oct 18, 2010 | 0.36 | 1.11 |
| Oct 16, 2009 | 0.36 | 1.03 |
| Oct 16, 2008 | 0.35 | 1.08 |
| Oct 25, 2007 | 0.45 | 1.29 |
| Nov 17, 2006 | 0.42 | 1.32 |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 0.46 | 1.30 |
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).