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Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST)
Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Costco1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
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| Sep 1, 2019 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Sep 2, 2018 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Sep 3, 2017 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Aug 28, 2016 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Aug 30, 2015 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Aug 31, 2014 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Sep 1, 2013 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Sep 2, 2012 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Aug 28, 2011 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Aug 29, 2010 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Aug 30, 2009 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Aug 31, 2008 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Sep 2, 2007 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Sep 3, 2006 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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| Aug 28, 2005 | |
= | 100 | × | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-12), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-14), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-15), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-14), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2006-11-17), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-10).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Amazon.com Inc. | Home Depot Inc. | Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Target Corp. | TJX Cos. Inc. | Walmart Inc. | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-12), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-14), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-15), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-14), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2006-11-17), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-10).
Comparison to Sector (General Retailers)
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (general retailers)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | General Retailers | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-12), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-14), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-15), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-14), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2006-11-17), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-10).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Services)
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer services)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Consumer Services | |
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Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2019-10-11), 10-K (filing date: 2018-10-26), 10-K (filing date: 2017-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2016-10-12), 10-K (filing date: 2015-10-14), 10-K (filing date: 2014-10-15), 10-K (filing date: 2013-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2012-10-19), 10-K (filing date: 2011-10-14), 10-K (filing date: 2010-10-18), 10-K (filing date: 2009-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2008-10-16), 10-K (filing date: 2007-10-25), 10-K (filing date: 2006-11-17), 10-K (filing date: 2005-11-10).