Total Asset Turnover
since 2005
Calculation
Costco Wholesale Corp., total asset turnover, long-term trends, calculation
| Total asset turnover | = | Net sales1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 3.57 | = | 249,625) | ÷ | 69,831) |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 3.45 | = | 237,710) | ÷ | 68,994) |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 3.47 | = | 222,730) | ÷ | 64,166) |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3.24 | = | 192,052) | ÷ | 59,268) |
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.94 | = | 163,220) | ÷ | 55,556) |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 3.29 | = | 149,351) | ÷ | 45,400) |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 3.39 | = | 138,434) | ÷ | 40,830) |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 3.47 | = | 126,172) | ÷ | 36,347) |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 3.50 | = | 116,073) | ÷ | 33,163) |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 3.40 | = | 113,666) | ÷ | 33,440) |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 3.34 | = | 110,212) | ÷ | 33,024) |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 3.40 | = | 102,870) | ÷ | 30,283) |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 3.58 | = | 97,062) | ÷ | 27,140) |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 3.25 | = | 87,048) | ÷ | 26,761) |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 3.20 | = | 76,255) | ÷ | 23,815) |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 3.18 | = | 69,889) | ÷ | 21,979) |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 3.43 | = | 70,977) | ÷ | 20,682) |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 3.22 | = | 63,088) | ÷ | 19,607) |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 3.37 | = | 58,963) | ÷ | 17,495) |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 3.14 | = | 51,862) | ÷ | 16,514) |
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 reveals several notable trends over the observed periods. Net sales exhibit a consistent upward trajectory from 2005 through 2024, increasing from approximately $51.9 billion to nearly $249.6 billion. This demonstrates sustained revenue growth with no apparent declines, signifying expansion in business operations or market demand.
Total assets also show a general increase throughout the same period, rising from about $16.5 billion in 2005 to roughly $69.8 billion in 2024. Despite minor fluctuations in certain years, the overall asset base has more than quadrupled, which may reflect investments in physical infrastructure, inventory, or other asset categories supporting business scaling.
The total asset turnover ratio, which measures efficiency in generating sales from assets, fluctuates moderately but remains relatively stable, predominantly between 3.1 and 3.6 over the years. Initially, the ratio improves from 3.14 in 2005, reaching a peak around 3.58 in 2012, indicating enhanced utilization of assets to generate sales. Post-2012, the ratio experiences some variability, including a dip to approximately 2.94 in 2020, followed by recovery and a rise to 3.57 by 2024. This suggests that while asset efficiency faced some challenges, particularly around 2020, it has demonstrated resilience and improvement subsequently.
The concurrent growth in net sales and total assets, combined with a generally stable total asset turnover ratio, implies that asset additions have been effectively leveraged to support increasing sales volumes. The ability to maintain or improve asset turnover amid growth points to proficient operational management and capacity optimization.
- Net Sales
- Continuous growth from $51.9 billion to $249.6 billion over the period, indicating expansion and increased market penetration.
- Total Assets
- Incremental rise from $16.5 billion to $69.8 billion, reflecting considerable asset base expansion, likely to support business growth.
- Total Asset Turnover
- Range-bound with minor fluctuations; peak efficiency around 2012, slight dip during 2020, followed by recovery. Overall maintenance of effective asset utilization efficiency.
Comparison to Competitors
Costco Wholesale Corp., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Target Corp. | Walmart Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 3.57 | 1.94 | 2.55 |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 3.45 | 2.05 | 2.49 |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 3.47 | 1.97 | 2.32 |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3.24 | 1.83 | 2.20 |
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.94 | 1.83 | 2.20 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 3.29 | 1.83 | 2.33 |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 3.39 | 1.84 | 2.42 |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 3.47 | 1.86 | 2.42 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 3.50 | 1.83 | 2.40 |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 3.40 | 1.75 | 2.37 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 3.34 | 1.63 | 2.31 |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 3.40 | 1.52 | 2.29 |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 3.58 | 1.50 | 2.29 |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 3.25 | 1.54 | 2.32 |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 3.20 | 1.47 | 2.37 |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 3.18 | 1.47 | 2.46 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 3.43 | 1.42 | 2.29 |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 3.22 | 1.59 | 2.28 |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 3.37 | 1.50 | 2.26 |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 3.14 | 1.45 | 2.37 |
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., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 3.57 | 2.65 |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 3.45 | 2.61 |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 3.47 | 2.47 |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3.24 | 2.32 |
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.94 | 2.27 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 3.29 | 2.40 |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 3.39 | 2.48 |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 3.47 | 2.48 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 3.50 | 2.45 |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 3.40 | 2.40 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 3.34 | 2.32 |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 3.40 | 2.28 |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 3.58 | 2.29 |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 3.25 | 2.28 |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 3.20 | 2.29 |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 3.18 | 2.34 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 3.43 | 2.22 |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 3.22 | 2.25 |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 3.37 | 2.22 |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 3.14 | 2.27 |
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., total asset turnover, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2024 | 3.57 | 1.56 |
| Sep 3, 2023 | 3.45 | 1.51 |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 3.47 | 1.47 |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 3.24 | 1.41 |
| Aug 30, 2020 | 2.94 | 1.32 |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 3.29 | 1.39 |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 3.39 | 1.39 |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 3.47 | 1.34 |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 3.50 | 1.35 |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 3.40 | 1.37 |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 3.34 | 1.32 |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 3.40 | 1.30 |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 3.58 | 1.30 |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 3.25 | 1.27 |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 3.20 | 1.24 |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 3.18 | 1.36 |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 3.43 | 1.35 |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 3.22 | 1.32 |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 3.37 | 1.33 |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 3.14 | 1.52 |
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).