Costco Wholesale (CHIX:CTOD) Tax Provision: €-2,495 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)

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CHIX:CTOD Costco Wholesale Corp CHIX:CTOD
96 GF Score
Price €833.50
GF Value €929.11
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What is Costco Wholesale Tax Provision?

Costco Wholesale CHIX:CTOD 96 Tax Provision is €-2,495 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:CTOD with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of €929.11. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Costco Wholesale's tax provision for the three months ended in May. 2026 was €-639 Mil. Its tax provision for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was €-2,495 Mil.

Costco Wholesale Tax Provision Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Costco Wholesale's Tax Provision can be seen below:

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Costco Wholesale Tax Provision Chart

Costco Wholesale Annual Data
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Tax Provision
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Costco Wholesale Quarterly Data
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Costco Wholesale Tax Provision Calculation

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Tax Provision 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 €-2,495 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 Tax Provision →
What does a Tax Provision of €-2,495 Mil mean?
Costco Wholesale (CHIX:CTOD) has a Tax Provision of €-2,495 Mil as of May. 2026. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors.
Is Costco Wholesale's Tax Provision too high?
Costco Wholesale's current Tax Provision is €-2,495 Mil. 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 Tax Provision compare to TGT and DG?
Costco Wholesale's Tax Provision of €-2,495 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 Tax Provision for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Tax Provision depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Tax Provision 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 Tax Provision mean?
A high Tax Provision can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Provision for taxes is the amount of tax the company owes based on pre-tax income. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. Costco Wholesale's current Tax Provision is €-2,495 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?
Costco Wholesale (CHIX:CTOD) has a current Tax Provision of €-2,495 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €929.11, compared to a current price of €833.50 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Tax Provision is €-2,495 Mil. 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 Tax Provision calculated?
Tax Provision is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (CHIX:CTOD), the current Tax Provision is €-2,495 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 (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 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €929.11.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:CTOD:

  • Tax Provision: €-2,495 Mil
  • GF Value™: €929.11 vs. price of €833.50 (10.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 96/100 with 1 warning sign

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.

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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