Costco Wholesale Corporation

Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores

Overall research band Mixed

Quality Mixed

Valuation Very weak

Balance sheet Exceptional

Market confirmation Very weak

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What the company does

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates membership-based retail warehouses internationally, including locations in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. The company offers a wide range of branded and private-label products such as groceries, household goods, electronics, appliances, apparel, office supplies, and fine jewelry, as well as fresh meat, produce, bakery, and deli items. Additional in-store services include pharmacies, optical clinics, food courts, hearing aid centers, and tire installation, and Costco also manages 636 gas stations. The company serves members who pay annual fees for access to its warehouses and online platforms, generating revenue through product sales and membership dues. Costco also provides e-commerce, business delivery, travel booking, and same-day grocery fulfillment in select countries.

The current research profile is Mixed Setup, with weak market confirmation. This is a starting point for investigation, not a forecast or recommendation.

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Headline fundamentals

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ROIC34.4%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Operating margin3.8%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

Revenue CAGR · 4 years8.9%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

FCF margin2.8%Model input; read with the evidence status and period context.

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