Costco Wholesale Corporation COST NASDAQ

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) has shown moderate revenue growth over the past 3 years, expanding from $227.0B to $275.2B (average +6.6%/yr). Net income reached $8.1B, reflecting solid earnings growth at +11.6%/yr on average. The net profit margin is 2.9%, which is thin. The company has maintained profitability in all 4 of the past 4 years, demonstrating a consistent earnings track record. The gross margin is 12.8% (low), with a +0.7pp trend over the period. With a $432B market cap and MOAT composite score of 62/100, the company has a moderate competitive position.

Criteria proven by this page:

• GROWTH (73/100, Pass) — proving strong growth momentum
• PAST (100/100, Pass) — proving consistent earnings. Looking at the full 41-year history, the company was profitable in 40 of 41 years — an excellent long-term track record
• INCOME (30/100, Partial) — the company is profitable but margin is below 15%
• MOAT (62/100, Partial) — some competitive advantages are present but not dominant

Overall SharesGrow Score: 62/100 with 4/7 criteria passed.