Net Profit Margin
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- Statement of Comprehensive Income
- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Common-Size Income Statement
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Price to Earnings (P/E) since 2005
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Calculation
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Costco1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 3, 2023 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Aug 28, 2022 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Aug 29, 2021 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Aug 30, 2020 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 1, 2019 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 2, 2018 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 3, 2017 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Aug 28, 2016 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Aug 30, 2015 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Aug 31, 2014 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 1, 2013 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 2, 2012 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Aug 28, 2011 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Aug 29, 2010 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Aug 30, 2009 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Aug 31, 2008 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 2, 2007 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Sep 3, 2006 | = | 100 | × | ÷ | |||
| Aug 28, 2005 | = | 100 | × | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-28).
1 US$ in millions
The financial data exhibits consistent growth in both net income and net sales over the observed periods, indicating an overall positive financial performance.
- Net Income
- Net income attributable to the company increased significantly from US$1,063 million in 2005 to US$7,367 million in 2024. This represents a more than sevenfold increase over the nearly two decades. The growth trend is generally steady, with occasional periods of stronger increments, notably from 2017 onward, demonstrating accelerated profitability growth in recent years.
- Net Sales
- Net sales have shown a robust upward trajectory, increasing from US$51,862 million in 2005 to US$249,625 million in 2024. The growth is continuous with no observable decline in any year, reflecting sustained revenue expansion. The compound growth over this period highlights successful sales strategies and market expansion.
- Net Profit Margin
- The net profit margin exhibited some variability in the early years, declining from 2.05% in 2005 to a low of 1.55% in 2009. Post-2009, the margin demonstrates a consistent upward trend, increasing to 2.95% by 2024. This indicates improved operational efficiency and profitability relative to sales over time. The margin stabilization and gradual increase suggest enhanced cost management and value creation.
Overall, the company has demonstrated strong financial growth, characterized by substantial increases in net sales and net income, accompanied by improving profit margins in the latter part of the period. These trends suggest successful management strategies, operational scaling, and increasing profitability efficiency over time.
Comparison to Competitors
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | |||
| Sep 3, 2023 | |||
| Aug 28, 2022 | |||
| Aug 29, 2021 | |||
| Aug 30, 2020 | |||
| Sep 1, 2019 | |||
| Sep 2, 2018 | |||
| Sep 3, 2017 | |||
| Aug 28, 2016 | |||
| Aug 30, 2015 | |||
| Aug 31, 2014 | |||
| Sep 1, 2013 | |||
| Sep 2, 2012 | |||
| Aug 28, 2011 | |||
| Aug 29, 2010 | |||
| Aug 30, 2009 | |||
| Aug 31, 2008 | |||
| Sep 2, 2007 | |||
| Sep 3, 2006 | |||
| Aug 28, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-28).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | ||
| Sep 3, 2023 | ||
| Aug 28, 2022 | ||
| Aug 29, 2021 | ||
| Aug 30, 2020 | ||
| Sep 1, 2019 | ||
| Sep 2, 2018 | ||
| Sep 3, 2017 | ||
| Aug 28, 2016 | ||
| Aug 30, 2015 | ||
| Aug 31, 2014 | ||
| Sep 1, 2013 | ||
| Sep 2, 2012 | ||
| Aug 28, 2011 | ||
| Aug 29, 2010 | ||
| Aug 30, 2009 | ||
| Aug 31, 2008 | ||
| Sep 2, 2007 | ||
| Sep 3, 2006 | ||
| Aug 28, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-28).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | ||
| Sep 3, 2023 | ||
| Aug 28, 2022 | ||
| Aug 29, 2021 | ||
| Aug 30, 2020 | ||
| Sep 1, 2019 | ||
| Sep 2, 2018 | ||
| Sep 3, 2017 | ||
| Aug 28, 2016 | ||
| Aug 30, 2015 | ||
| Aug 31, 2014 | ||
| Sep 1, 2013 | ||
| Sep 2, 2012 | ||
| Aug 28, 2011 | ||
| Aug 29, 2010 | ||
| Aug 30, 2009 | ||
| Aug 31, 2008 | ||
| Sep 2, 2007 | ||
| Sep 3, 2006 | ||
| Aug 28, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-09-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-08-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-08-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-08-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-08-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-09-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-09-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-08-28).