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COST Relative Valuation

COST's fair value is calculated using relative valuation, based on historical P/E and P/S ranges and their premiums/discounts relative to a competitor average, adjusted by weights. If the market price exceeds this fair value range, COST is overvalued; if below, it's undervalued.

Historical Valuation

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is now in the Overvalued zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 51.74 is considered Overvalued compared with the five-year average of 38.94. The fair price of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is between 663.35 to 864.20 according to relative valuation methord. Compared to the current price of 975.48 USD , Costco Wholesale Corp is Overvalued By 12.88%.
Relative Value
Fair Zone
663.35-864.20
Current Price:975.48
12.88%
Overvalued
P/E
EV/EBITDA
EV/EBIT
P/S
P/OCF
P/FCF
1Y
3Y
5Y
Trailing
Forward
16.92
P/B
Median3y
12.97
Median5y
12.02
1.60
FCF Yield
Median3y
2.01
Median5y
2.50

Competitors Valuation Multiple

The average P/S ratio for COST's competitors is 4.00, providing a benchmark for relative valuation. Costco Wholesale Corp Corp (COST) exhibits a P/S ratio of 1.53, which is -61.66% above the industry average. Given its robust revenue growth of 9.04%, this premium appears unsustainable.

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Is Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) currently overvalued or undervalued?

Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is now in the Overvalued zone, suggesting that its current forward PE ratio of 51.74 is considered Overvalued compared with the five-year average of 38.94. The fair price of Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) is between 663.35 to 864.20 according to relative valuation methord. Compared to the current price of 975.48 USD , Costco Wholesale Corp is Overvalued By 12.88%.
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What is Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) fair value?

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How does COST's valuation metrics compare to the industry average?

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What is the current P/B ratio for Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) as of Apr 25 2025?

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What is the current FCF Yield for Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) as of Apr 25 2025?

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What is the current Forward P/E ratio for Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) as of Apr 25 2025?

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What is the current Forward P/S ratio for Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) as of Apr 25 2025?