Costco Wholesale (COST) Research & Development: $0 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)


COST Costco Wholesale Corp COST
97 GF Score
Price $960.97
GF Value $1,014.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Costco Wholesale Research & Development?

Costco Wholesale COST +0.34% 97 Research & Development is $0 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates COST with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,014.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Research & Development is the aggregate amount of research and development expenses during the year. Costco Wholesale's Research & Development for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its Research & Development for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $0 Mil.

Costco Wholesale  (NAS:COST) Research & Development Explanation

If competitive advantage is created by a patent or tech advantage, at some point it will disappear.

High R&D usually dictates high SG&A which threatens the competitive advantage.

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Costco Wholesale Research & Development Historical Data

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Costco Wholesale Research & Development Calculation

This is the expense the company spent on research and development.

Research & Development 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 $0 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Research & Development →
What does a Research & Development of $0 Mil mean?
Costco Wholesale (COST) has a Research & Development of $0 Mil as of May. 2026. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors.
Is Costco Wholesale's Research & Development too high?
Costco Wholesale's current Research & Development is $0 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 Research & Development compare to TGT and DG?
Costco Wholesale's Research & Development of $0 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 Research & Development for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Research & Development depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Research & Development 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 Research & Development mean?
A high Research & Development can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Research and development expense is the total cost for research and development activities. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. Costco Wholesale's current Research & Development is $0 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 Research & Development is $0 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 Research & Development calculated?
Research & Development is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (COST), the current Research & Development is $0 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:

  • Research & Development: $0 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1,014.93 vs. price of $960.97 (5.3% 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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