Costco Wholesale's EBIT per Share for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $6.68.
Its EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $26.77.
During the past 12 months, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Costco Wholesale was 11.40% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 10.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 12.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBIT per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
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The historical rank and industry rank for Costco Wholesale's EBIT per Share or its related term are showing as below:
COST'
s 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.2 Med: 9.8 Max: 112.7
Current: 10
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBIT per Share Growth Rate of Costco Wholesale was 112.70% per year. The lowest was -28.20% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.
COST's 3-Year EBIT Growth Rate is ranked worse than 52.31% of 260
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 11.45
vs COST: 10.00
Costco Wholesale (NAS:COST) EBIT per Share Explanation
EBIT is a company's earnings before interest and tax expenses are deducted. It measures a company's profit generates from operating, ignoring tax burden and capital structure. As the tax expense are not deducted, EBIT is helpful when comparing companies in the same industry but with different tax situations. Also, the interest expense are included in EBIT, making it useful to compare companies that have high interest expenses due to large amount of debt.
Costco Wholesale EBIT per Share Related Terms
Costco Wholesale EBIT per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Costco Wholesale's EBIT per Share can be seen below:
* 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.
EBIT per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $26.77
* 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.
Costco Wholesale (COST) has a EBIT per Share of $26.77 as of May. 2026. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Costco Wholesale ranks #136 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Costco Wholesale's EBIT per Share too high?
Costco Wholesale's current EBIT per Share is $26.77. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBIT per Share is 11.45. Costco Wholesale's value of $26.77 is 133.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Costco Wholesale ranks #136 out of 260 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Costco Wholesale has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costco Wholesale's EBIT per Share compare to TGT and DG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Costco Wholesale ranks #136 out of 260 companies for EBIT per Share. This places Costco Wholesale in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBIT per Share is 11.45. Costco Wholesale's value of $26.77 is 133.8% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBIT per Share for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBIT per Share among Retail - Defensive companies is 11.45, based on 260 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBIT per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBIT per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Costco Wholesale's current EBIT per Share of $26.77 is 133.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBIT per Share mean?
A high EBIT per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBIT per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest and Taxes per outstanding share of the company's stock. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBIT per Share is 11.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Costco Wholesale's current EBIT per Share is $26.77. 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 $1,015.53, compared to a current price of $956.85 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current EBIT per Share is $26.77 and 133.8% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 11.45. Costco Wholesale's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBIT per Share calculated?
EBIT per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (COST), the current EBIT per Share is $26.77 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 $956.85 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,015.53.
GuruFocus considers Costco Wholesale to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for COST:
EBIT per Share: $26.77
GF Value™: $1,015.53 vs. price of $956.85 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.8% above the Retail - Defensive median (#136 of 260)
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.
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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