Costco Wholesale (COST) Cash per Share: $45.09 (As of May. 2026)

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COST Costco Wholesale Corp COST
96 GF Score
Price $935.80
GF Value $1,023.77
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Costco Wholesale Cash per Share?

Costco Wholesale COST -0.54% 96 Cash per Share is $45.09 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates COST with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,023.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Cash per Share is calculated as Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities divided by Shares Outstanding (EOP). Costco Wholesale's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $45.09.

Costco Wholesale  (NAS:COST) Cash per Share Explanation

Cash per Share represents the liquidity of a compant's assets. A high level of Cash per Share suggests that there's enough money on hand for a company to cover any emergencies and that the company has adequate money to reinvest its business or pay dividends to investors. However, if the ratio is too high, it can also suggeust the inefficiency of management for not making a full usage of the cash.

Costco Wholesale Cash per Share Related Terms

Costco Wholesale Cash per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Costco Wholesale's Cash per Share can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Costco Wholesale Cash per Share Chart

Costco Wholesale Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cash per Share
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Costco Wholesale Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
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Costco Wholesale Cash per Share Calculation

This is the ratio of a company's available cash, including easy to liquidate short-term investment, to its total number of shares outstanding. The result indicates the percentage of a company's share price that is available to spend on company's activities, such as strengthening the business, paying down the debt and making dividend payment to shareholders. It's a reliable indicator of a company's financial health.

Costco Wholesale's Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=15284/443
=34.48

Costco Wholesale's Cash per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as:

Cash per Share= Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities /Shares Outstanding (EOP)
=19996/443
=45.09

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Cash per Share →
What does a Cash per Share of $45.09 mean?
Costco Wholesale (COST) has a Cash per Share of $45.09 as of May. 2026. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Costco Wholesale and its competitors.
Is Costco Wholesale's Cash per Share too high?
Costco Wholesale's current Cash per Share is $45.09. Overall, Costco Wholesale has a GF Score™ of 96/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costco Wholesale's Cash per Share compare to TGT and DG?
Costco Wholesale's Cash per Share of $45.09 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cash per Share depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cash per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash per Share mean?
A high Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash per share is the per-share value of a company's available cash. View historical data for Costco Wholesale and its competitors. Costco Wholesale's current Cash per Share is $45.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Costco Wholesale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costco Wholesale (COST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,023.77, compared to a current price of $935.80 — trading 8.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash per Share is $45.09. Costco Wholesale's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash per Share calculated?
Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (COST), the current Cash per Share is $45.09 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Costco Wholesale (COST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costco Wholesale stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $935.80 is trading 8.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,023.77. GuruFocus considers Costco Wholesale to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for COST:

  • Cash per Share: $45.09
  • GF Value™: $1,023.77 vs. price of $935.80 (8.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the COST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Costco Wholesale Business Description

Address 999 Lake Drive, Issaquah, WA, USA, 98027
Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 910 warehouses, serving more than 80 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (93% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
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