Costco Wholesale's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $86,430 Mil.
During the past 12 months, Costco Wholesale's average Total Assets Growth Rate was 9.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was 5.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was 7.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Total Assets Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Costco Wholesale's highest 3-Year average Total Assets Growth Rate was 46.70%. The lowest was 5.20%. And the median was 8.40%.
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The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (May. 2026) data.
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Total Assets is linked to total revenue through Asset Turnover.
Costco Wholesale's Asset Turnover for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is
* 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.
Therefore, if a company grows its Total Assets faster than its Revenue, the Asset Turnover will decline. This might be a warning sign for the business.
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Costco Wholesale Total Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Costco Wholesale's Total Assets 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.
From the capital sources of the assets, some of the assets are funded through shareholder's paid in capital and retained earnings of the business. Others are funded through borrowed money.
Costco Wholesale's Total Assets for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 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.
Costco Wholesale (COST) has a Total Assets of $86,430 Mil as of May. 2026. The total amount of assets as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors.
Is Costco Wholesale's Total Assets too high?
Costco Wholesale's current Total Assets is $86,430 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 Assets compare to TGT and DG?
Costco Wholesale's Total Assets of $86,430 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 Assets for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Total Assets depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Total Assets 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 Assets mean?
A high Total Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of assets as recorded on a company's balance sheet. View historical data on Costco Wholesale and its competitors. Costco Wholesale's current Total Assets is $86,430 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 $1,015.53, compared to a current price of $952.54 — trading 6.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Assets is $86,430 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 Assets calculated?
Total Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (COST), the current Total Assets is $86,430 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 $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:
Total Assets: $86,430 Mil
GF Value™: $1,015.53 vs. price of $952.54 (6.2% 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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