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Net Profit Margin
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, 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 (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. | Dollar General Corp. | Home Depot Inc. | Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Target Corp. | TJX Cos. Inc. | Walmart Inc. | |
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| Aug 28, 2005 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (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).