Costco WholesaleCHIX:CTOD 96 EV-to-FCF is 46.84 as of Jul. 01, 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 38.88. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CTOD with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €906.18. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 210 Retail - Defensive companies, Costco Wholesale ranks worse than 81.9% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Costco Wholesale's Enterprise Value is €353,882 Mil.
Costco Wholesale's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €7,555 Mil. Therefore, Costco Wholesale's EV-to-FCF for today is 46.84.
The historical rank and industry rank for Costco Wholesale's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:CTOd'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.7 Med: 38.88 Max: 109.44
Current: 45.76
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Costco Wholesale was 109.44. The lowest was 16.70. And the median was 38.88.
CHIX:CTOd's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than 81.9% of 210
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 16.61
vs CHIX:CTOd: 45.76
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Costco Wholesale's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Costco Wholesale's share price for today is €833.50.
Costco Wholesale's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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 €17.029.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
Costco Wholesale EV-to-FCF Related Terms
Costco Wholesale EV-to-FCF Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Costco Wholesale's EV-to-FCF 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.
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Costco Wholesale's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Costco Wholesale EV-to-FCF vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Costco Wholesale's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Costco Wholesale's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Costco Wholesale's current Enterprise Value is €353,882 Mil.
Costco Wholesale's Free Cash Flow 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 €7,555 Mil.
* 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 (CHIX:CTOD) has a EV-to-FCF of 46.84 as of Jul. 01, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 38.88. Over the past decade, Costco Wholesale's EV-to-FCF has ranged from 16.70 to 109.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Costco Wholesale ranks #172 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 81.9%.
Is Costco Wholesale's EV-to-FCF too high?
Costco Wholesale's current EV-to-FCF of 46.84 is 20% above median its 10-year median of 38.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.70 to a high of 109.44. The Retail - Defensive industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.61. Costco Wholesale's value of 46.84 is 182% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Costco Wholesale ranks #172 out of 210 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Costco Wholesale has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costco Wholesale's EV-to-FCF compare to TGT and DG?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Costco Wholesale ranks #172 out of 210 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Costco Wholesale in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 16.61. Costco Wholesale's value of 46.84 is 182% above this benchmark. Historically, Costco Wholesale's own EV-to-FCF has ranged from 16.70 to 109.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.88 vs. the industry median of 16.61, Costco Wholesale has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.61, based on 210 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Costco Wholesale's current EV-to-FCF of 46.84 is 182% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 16.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Costco Wholesale's current EV-to-FCF is 46.84, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 38.88. 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?
Costco Wholesale (CHIX:CTOD) has a current EV-to-FCF of 46.84. The stock's GF Value™ is €906.18, compared to a current price of €833.50 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 46.84, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 38.88 and 182% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.61. 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 EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (CHIX:CTOD), the current EV-to-FCF is 46.84 as of Jul. 01, 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 (CHIX:CTOD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costco Wholesale stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €833.50 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €906.18.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CTOD:
EV-to-FCF: 46.84 (20% above median its 10-year median of 38.88)
GF Value™: €906.18 vs. price of €833.50 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 182% above the Retail - Defensive median (#172 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CTOD 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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