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Costco Wholesale's gross profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $9,008 Mil. Costco Wholesale's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $37,802 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Costco Wholesale's gross profit for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $9,008 Mil. Costco Wholesale's Revenue for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was $70,527 Mil. Therefore, Costco Wholesale's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 12.77%.
Costco Wholesale had a gross margin of 12.77% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Costco Wholesale was 13.32%. The lowest was 12.15%. And the median was 12.93%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Costco Wholesale had a gross margin of 12.77% for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Costco Wholesale Gross Profit Related Terms
Costco Wholesale Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Costco Wholesale's Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Costco Wholesale's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Costco Wholesale's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit 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 $37,802 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Costco Wholesale (COST) has a Gross Profit of $37,802 Mil as of May. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors.
Is Costco Wholesale's Gross Profit too high?
Costco Wholesale's current Gross Profit is $37,802 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to TGT and DG?
Costco Wholesale's Gross Profit of $37,802 Mil 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 Gross Profit for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. Costco Wholesale's current Gross Profit is $37,802 Mil. 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 $1,026.52, compared to a current price of $974.03 — trading 5.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $37,802 Mil. Costco Wholesale's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (COST), the current Gross Profit is $37,802 Mil 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 $974.03 is trading 5.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,026.52.
GuruFocus considers Costco Wholesale to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for COST:
Gross Profit: $37,802 Mil
GF Value™: $1,026.52 vs. price of $974.03 (5.1% below fair value)
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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