Costco Wholesale (COST) Total Equity: $33,509 Mil (As of May. 2026)


COST Costco Wholesale Corp COST
97 GF Score
Price $948.03
GF Value $1,015.23
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Costco Wholesale Total Equity?

Costco Wholesale COST -1.36% 97 Total Equity is $33,509 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates COST with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,015.23 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Costco Wholesale's total equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 was $33,509 Mil.

This is Residual interest, including minority interest, that remains in the assets of the enterprise after deducting its liabilities. Equity is increased by owners’ investments and by comprehensive income, and it is reduced by distributions to the owners.

Costco Wholesale Total Equity Historical Data

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* 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 Total Equity Chart

Costco Wholesale Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Total Equity
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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
Total Equity Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27,125.00 29,164.00 30,303.00 32,087.00 33,509.00
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Costco Wholesale Total Equity Calculation

Total Equity and Total Liabilities are the two components for Total Assets.

Costco Wholesale's Total Equity for the fiscal year that ended in Aug. 2025 is calculated as

Total Equity=Total Assets(Q: Aug. 2025 )-Total Liabilities(Q: Aug. 2025 )
=77099-47935
=29,164

Costco Wholesale's Total Equity for the quarter that ended in May. 2026 is calculated as

Total Equity=Total Assets(Q: May. 2026 )-Total Liabilities(Q: May. 2026 )
=86430-52921
=33,509

* 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 Total Equity →
What does a Total Equity of $33,509 Mil mean?
Costco Wholesale (COST) has a Total Equity of $33,509 Mil as of May. 2026. The total amount of equity as record on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Costco Wholesale and its competitors.
Is Costco Wholesale's Total Equity too high?
Costco Wholesale's current Total Equity is $33,509 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 Equity compare to TGT and DG?
Costco Wholesale's Total Equity of $33,509 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 Equity for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Total Equity depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Total Equity 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 Equity mean?
A high Total Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total amount of equity as record on a company's balance sheet. View historical data for Costco Wholesale and its competitors. Costco Wholesale's current Total Equity is $33,509 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 $1,015.23, compared to a current price of $948.03 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Equity is $33,509 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 Equity calculated?
Total Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (COST), the current Total Equity is $33,509 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 $948.03 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,015.23. GuruFocus considers Costco Wholesale to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for COST:

  • Total Equity: $33,509 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1,015.23 vs. price of $948.03 (6.6% 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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