Costco Wholesale's total inventories for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $19,418 Mil. Costco Wholesale's average total inventories from the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 to the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $19,205 Mil.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, inventory is only considered worth half of its book value. Costco Wholesale's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $-46.01.
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Costco Wholesale's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in May. 2026 was 28.49.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Costco Wholesale's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 3.20.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Costco Wholesale's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.27.
Costco Wholesale (NAS:COST) Total Inventories Explanation
Inventory control is an important part of business operation. If a company does not have enough inventory, it may not be able to meet customers' required delivery time. If it has too much inventory, the cost of holding the inventory can be high.
1. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), inventory is only considered worth half of its book value.
Costco Wholesale's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is
4. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Costco Wholesale's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Be Aware
Manufacturers with durable competitive advantages have the advantage that the products they sell do not change, and therefore will never become obsolete. Buffett likes this advantage.
When identifying manufacturers with durable competitive advantage, look for inventory and net earnings that rise correspondingly. This indicates that the company is finding profitable ways to increase sales which called for an increase in inventory.
Manufacturers with inventories that spike up and down are indicative of competitive industries subject to boom and bust.
Costco Wholesale Total Inventories Related Terms
Costco Wholesale Total Inventories Historical Data
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* 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.
Total Inventories includes the raw materials, work-in-process goods and completely finished goods of a company. It is a portion of a company's current assets.
What does a Total Inventories of $19,418 Mil mean?
Costco Wholesale (COST) has a Total Inventories of $19,418 Mil as of May. 2026. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Costco Wholesale and its competitors.
Is Costco Wholesale's Total Inventories too high?
Costco Wholesale's current Total Inventories is $19,418 Mil. 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 Total Inventories compare to TGT and DG?
Costco Wholesale's Total Inventories of $19,418 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 Total Inventories for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Total Inventories depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Total Inventories 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 Total Inventories mean?
A high Total Inventories can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of inventory as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Costco Wholesale and its competitors. Costco Wholesale's current Total Inventories is $19,418 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 $1,014.93, compared to a current price of $960.97 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Inventories is $19,418 Mil. 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 Total Inventories calculated?
Total Inventories is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (COST), the current Total Inventories is $19,418 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 $960.97 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,014.93.
GuruFocus considers Costco Wholesale to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for COST:
Total Inventories: $19,418 Mil
GF Value™: $1,014.93 vs. price of $960.97 (5.3% 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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