Net Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to Costco1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.45% | = | 100 | × | 4,002 | ÷ | 163,220 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 2.45% | = | 100 | × | 3,659 | ÷ | 149,351 |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 2.26% | = | 100 | × | 3,134 | ÷ | 138,434 |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 2.12% | = | 100 | × | 2,679 | ÷ | 126,172 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 2.02% | = | 100 | × | 2,350 | ÷ | 116,073 |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 2.09% | = | 100 | × | 2,377 | ÷ | 113,666 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.87% | = | 100 | × | 2,058 | ÷ | 110,212 |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 1.98% | = | 100 | × | 2,039 | ÷ | 102,870 |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 1.76% | = | 100 | × | 1,709 | ÷ | 97,062 |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 1.68% | = | 100 | × | 1,462 | ÷ | 87,048 |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 1.71% | = | 100 | × | 1,303 | ÷ | 76,255 |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 1.55% | = | 100 | × | 1,086 | ÷ | 69,889 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.81% | = | 100 | × | 1,283 | ÷ | 70,977 |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 1.72% | = | 100 | × | 1,083 | ÷ | 63,088 |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 1.87% | = | 100 | × | 1,103 | ÷ | 58,963 |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 2.05% | = | 100 | × | 1,063 | ÷ | 51,862 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-10-07), 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. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.45% | 5.53% | 6.17% | 10.20% | 5.93% | 4.25% | 7.84% | 2.86% |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 2.45% | 4.13% | 6.20% | 10.28% | 3.25% | 3.95% | 7.85% | 1.31% |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 2.26% | 4.33% | 6.56% | 8.55% | 5.02% | 4.08% | 7.27% | 1.99% |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 2.12% | 1.71% | 5.69% | 8.41% | 4.76% | 3.94% | 6.93% | 2.83% |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 2.02% | 1.74% | 5.72% | 7.92% | 4.31% | 4.56% | 7.36% | 3.07% |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 2.09% | 0.56% | 5.63% | 7.63% | 4.80% | -2.25% | 7.62% | 3.39% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.87% | -0.27% | 5.86% | 6.83% | 4.28% | 2.72% | 7.79% | 3.39% |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 1.98% | 0.37% | 5.95% | 6.07% | 3.88% | 4.17% | 7.37% | 3.65% |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 1.76% | -0.06% | 5.18% | 5.52% | 3.66% | 4.28% | 6.45% | 3.54% |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 1.68% | 1.31% | 4.82% | 4.91% | 4.12% | 4.44% | 6.12% | 3.91% |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 1.71% | 3.37% | 2.88% | 4.02% | 3.78% | 3.92% | 5.98% | 3.54% |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 1.55% | 3.68% | — | 3.17% | 4.55% | 3.52% | 4.63% | 3.34% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.81% | 3.37% | — | 5.68% | 5.82% | 4.63% | 4.14% | 3.40% |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 1.72% | 3.21% | — | 6.34% | 6.62% | 4.82% | 4.24% | 3.27% |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 1.87% | 1.77% | — | 7.16% | 6.41% | 4.70% | 4.30% | 3.59% |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 2.05% | 4.23% | — | 6.84% | 5.97% | 7.00% | 4.45% | 3.60% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-10-07), 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.45% | 4.58% |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 2.45% | 3.41% |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 2.26% | 3.62% |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 2.12% | 3.43% |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 2.02% | 3.57% |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 2.09% | 3.12% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.87% | 3.32% |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 1.98% | 3.59% |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 1.76% | 3.41% |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 1.68% | 3.72% |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 1.71% | 3.49% |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 1.55% | 3.29% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.81% | 3.80% |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 1.72% | 3.97% |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 1.87% | 4.22% |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 2.05% | 4.41% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-10-07), 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.45% | 4.63% |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 2.45% | 5.03% |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 2.26% | 5.07% |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 2.12% | 6.37% |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 2.02% | 5.14% |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 2.09% | 4.68% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 1.87% | 4.86% |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 1.98% | 4.79% |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 1.76% | 4.67% |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 1.68% | 4.74% |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 1.71% | 4.52% |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 1.55% | 4.33% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 1.81% | 4.68% |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 1.72% | 4.72% |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 1.87% | 5.04% |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 2.05% | 4.84% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-10-07), 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).