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Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST)

Liquidity Analysis

Difficulty: Beginner

  • Annual Data
  • Quarterly Data

    • Liquidity ratios measure the company's ability to meet its short-term obligations.

    Ratios (Summary)

    Costco Wholesale Corp., liquidity ratios

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    Sep 3, 2017 Aug 28, 2016 Aug 30, 2015 Aug 31, 2014 Sep 1, 2013 Sep 2, 2012
    Current ratio hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Quick ratio hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Cash ratio hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden

    Source: Based on data from Costco Wholesale Corp. Annual Reports

    Ratio Description The company
    Current ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. Costco Wholesale Corp.'s current ratio deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly improved from 2016 to 2017.
    Quick ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. Costco Wholesale Corp.'s quick ratio deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly improved from 2016 to 2017.
    Cash ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. Costco Wholesale Corp.'s cash ratio deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly improved from 2016 to 2017.

    Current Ratio

    Costco Wholesale Corp., current ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

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    Sep 3, 2017 Aug 28, 2016 Aug 30, 2015 Aug 31, 2014 Sep 1, 2013 Sep 2, 2012
    Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions)
    Current assets hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Current liabilities hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Ratio
    Current ratio1 hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Benchmarks
    Current Ratio, Competitors
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    Current Ratio, Sector
    General Retailers hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Current Ratio, Industry
    Consumer Services hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden

    Source: Based on data from Costco Wholesale Corp. Annual Reports

    2017 Calculations

    1 Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
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    Ratio Description The company
    Current ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. Costco Wholesale Corp.'s current ratio deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly improved from 2016 to 2017.

    Quick Ratio

    Costco Wholesale Corp., quick ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

    Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc
    Sep 3, 2017 Aug 28, 2016 Aug 30, 2015 Aug 31, 2014 Sep 1, 2013 Sep 2, 2012
    Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions)
    Cash and cash equivalents hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Short-term investments hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Receivables, net hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Total quick assets hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Current liabilities hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Ratio
    Quick ratio1 hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Benchmarks
    Quick Ratio, Competitors
    Amazon.com Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    eBay Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Home Depot Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Lowe's Cos. Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Netflix Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Target Corp. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    TJX Cos. Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Walmart Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Quick Ratio, Sector
    General Retailers hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Quick Ratio, Industry
    Consumer Services hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden

    Source: Based on data from Costco Wholesale Corp. Annual Reports

    2017 Calculations

    1 Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
    = hidden ÷ hidden = hidden

    Ratio Description The company
    Quick ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. Costco Wholesale Corp.'s quick ratio deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly improved from 2016 to 2017.

    Cash Ratio

    Costco Wholesale Corp., cash ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks

    Microsoft Excel LibreOffice Calc
    Sep 3, 2017 Aug 28, 2016 Aug 30, 2015 Aug 31, 2014 Sep 1, 2013 Sep 2, 2012
    Selected Financial Data (USD $ in millions)
    Cash and cash equivalents hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Short-term investments hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Total cash assets hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Current liabilities hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Ratio
    Cash ratio1 hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Benchmarks
    Cash Ratio, Competitors
    Amazon.com Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    eBay Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Home Depot Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Lowe's Cos. Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Netflix Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Target Corp. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    TJX Cos. Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Walmart Inc. hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Cash Ratio, Sector
    General Retailers hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden
    Cash Ratio, Industry
    Consumer Services hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden hidden

    Source: Based on data from Costco Wholesale Corp. Annual Reports

    2017 Calculations

    1 Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
    = hidden ÷ hidden = hidden

    Ratio Description The company
    Cash ratio A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. Costco Wholesale Corp.'s cash ratio deteriorated from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly improved from 2016 to 2017.