Costco Wholesale (COST) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.09 (As of May. 2026)


COST Costco Wholesale Corp COST
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Price $952.54
GF Value $1,015.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Costco Wholesale LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

Costco Wholesale COST +1.09% 97 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.09 as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates COST with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,015.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. Costco Wholesale's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was 0.09.

Costco Wholesale's long-term debt to total assets ratio declined from May. 2025 (0.11) to May. 2026 (0.09). It may suggest that Costco Wholesale is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Costco Wholesale  (NAS:COST) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

Costco Wholesale LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Related Terms

Costco Wholesale LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Costco Wholesale's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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.

Costco Wholesale LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Chart

Costco Wholesale Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset
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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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

Costco Wholesale's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Aug. 2025 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Aug. 2025 )/Total Assets (A: Aug. 2025 )
=8173/77099
=0.11

Costco Wholesale's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: May. 2026 )=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: May. 2026 )/Total Assets (Q: May. 2026 )
=8136/86430
=0.09

* 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset →
What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.09 mean?
Costco Wholesale (COST) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.09 as of May. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors.
Is Costco Wholesale's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?
Costco Wholesale's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.09. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to TGT and DG?
Costco Wholesale's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.09 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?
A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. Costco Wholesale's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.09. 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 $1,015.53, compared to a current price of $952.54 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.09. 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?
LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (COST), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.09 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 $952.54 is trading 6.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,015.53. GuruFocus considers Costco Wholesale to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for COST:

  • LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.09
  • GF Value™: $1,015.53 vs. price of $952.54 (6.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 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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