Analysis of Solvency Ratios
Quarterly Data
Solvency ratios also known as long-term debt ratios measure a company ability to meet long-term obligations.
Solvency Ratios (Summary)
Costco Wholesale Corp., solvency ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-05-10), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-16), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-18), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-05-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-02-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-11-20), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-08), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-02-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-11-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-02-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-22).
The financial data indicates a consistent and systematic reduction in solvency risk over the observed period. A broad trend of deleveraging is evident across all primary metrics, characterized by a decrease in the reliance on debt relative to equity, capital, and total assets.
- Debt to Equity and Capital Ratios
- A significant downward trajectory is observed in the debt to equity ratio, which declined from 0.51 in November 2020 to 0.17 by May 2026. Similarly, the debt to capital ratio decreased from 0.34 to 0.14 over the same period. When operating lease liabilities are included, the ratios remain higher but follow the same contracting trend, with the debt to equity (including leases) falling from 0.68 to 0.24. This suggests a strategic shift toward equity-based financing or a consistent repayment of principal debt.
- Asset-Based Solvency
- Debt to assets ratios remained low and stable throughout the period, further declining from 0.13 to 0.07. Even when accounting for operating lease liabilities, the ratio decreased from 0.17 to 0.09. This indicates that a diminishing proportion of the company's asset base is financed through debt, reducing the long-term financial risk associated with asset liquidation or restructuring.
- Financial Leverage
- Financial leverage shows a general decline from a peak of 4.05 in November 2020 to 2.58 in May 2026. While a brief increase was noted in early 2024, the overall trend reflects a reduction in the use of debt to amplify equity returns, pointing toward a more conservative capital structure.
- Interest Coverage
- A strong and continuous upward trend is observed in the interest coverage ratio, which rose from 36.58 in November 2020 to 81.49 by May 2026. This substantial increase signifies a vastly improved capacity to meet interest obligations from operating profits, indicating an exceptionally high margin of safety regarding debt serviceability.
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Debt Ratios
Coverage Ratios
Debt to Equity
Costco Wholesale Corp., debt to equity calculation (quarterly data)
| May 10, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Nov 23, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | May 11, 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 | Nov 24, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 | Nov 26, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Nov 20, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 | Nov 21, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 | Nov 22, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, excluding current portion | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Total debt | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Total Costco stockholders’ equity | 33,509) | 32,087) | 30,303) | 29,164) | 27,125) | 25,577) | 24,451) | 23,622) | 21,771) | 20,760) | 26,147) | 25,058) | 23,568) | 22,794) | 21,471) | 20,642) | 19,968) | 19,418) | 18,463) | 17,564) | 16,482) | 15,652) | 14,860) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to equity1 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.22 | 0.21 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.51 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Equity, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target Corp. | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.04 | 1.09 | 1.10 | 1.06 | 1.16 | 1.19 | 1.28 | 1.34 | 1.40 | 1.44 | 1.49 | 1.43 | 1.34 | 1.07 | 0.92 | 0.86 | 0.85 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walmart Inc. | 0.55 | 0.56 | 0.63 | 0.50 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.62 | 0.56 | 0.70 | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.58 | 0.71 | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.58 | 0.62 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-05-10), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-16), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-18), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-05-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-02-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-11-20), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-08), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-02-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-11-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-02-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-22).
1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Total Costco stockholders’ equity
= 5,670 ÷ 33,509 = 0.17
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency profile of the organization demonstrates a consistent strengthening of the balance sheet over the analyzed period, characterized by a simultaneous reduction in total debt and a substantial increase in stockholders' equity. This dual trajectory has resulted in a significant decline in financial leverage, shifting the capital structure toward a more conservative, equity-heavy composition.
- Total Debt Trends
- A sustained downward trend in total debt is observed, beginning at 7,529 million US dollars in November 2020 and concluding at 5,670 million US dollars by May 2026. While the decline was gradual through 2021 and 2022, a more pronounced reduction occurred between May 2023 and September 2023, where debt levels dropped from 6,497 million to 5,377 million US dollars.
- Stockholders' Equity Growth
- Total equity experienced an overall growth trajectory, increasing from 14,860 million US dollars in November 2020 to 33,509 million US dollars in May 2026. A notable volatility occurred between November 2023 and February 2024, during which equity decreased from 26,147 million to 20,760 million US dollars before resuming a steady climb. Despite this temporary contraction, the long-term trend reflects a significant expansion of the equity base.
- Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis
- The debt to equity ratio declined steadily from 0.51 in November 2020 to 0.17 in May 2026, indicating a marked improvement in solvency. The ratio reached a preliminary low of 0.21 in September 2023, but experienced a temporary increase to 0.28 in February 2024, coinciding with the aforementioned reduction in stockholders' equity. Following this peak, the ratio continued to diminish, reflecting a reduced reliance on borrowed funds relative to shareholder investments.
The overall data suggests a strategic deleveraging process. By reducing absolute debt levels while expanding the equity cushion, the organization has lowered its financial risk and increased its capacity to absorb potential economic shocks.
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Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability)
Costco Wholesale Corp., debt to equity (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| May 10, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Nov 23, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | May 11, 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 | Nov 24, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 | Nov 26, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Nov 20, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 | Nov 21, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 | Nov 22, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, excluding current portion | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Total debt | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 2,466) | 2,477) | 2,436) | 2,460) | 2,463) | 2,284) | 2,288) | 2,375) | 2,386) | 2,488) | 2,401) | 2,426) | 2,507) | 2,557) | 2,503) | 2,482) | 2,452) | 2,588) | 2,649) | 2,642) | 2,641) | 2,651) | 2,574) | |||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 8,136) | 8,165) | 8,102) | 8,173) | 8,180) | 8,039) | 8,033) | 8,169) | 8,220) | 8,353) | 8,267) | 7,803) | 9,004) | 9,063) | 8,975) | 8,966) | 8,959) | 9,246) | 9,316) | 9,334) | 10,136) | 10,173) | 10,103) | |||||||
| Total Costco stockholders’ equity | 33,509) | 32,087) | 30,303) | 29,164) | 27,125) | 25,577) | 24,451) | 23,622) | 21,771) | 20,760) | 26,147) | 25,058) | 23,568) | 22,794) | 21,471) | 20,642) | 19,968) | 19,418) | 18,463) | 17,564) | 16,482) | 15,652) | 14,860) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to equity (including operating lease liability)1 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.38 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.45 | 0.48 | 0.50 | 0.53 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.68 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target Corp. | 1.29 | 1.30 | 1.27 | 1.33 | 1.34 | 1.30 | 1.41 | 1.44 | 1.52 | 1.57 | 1.62 | 1.67 | 1.73 | 1.67 | 1.58 | 1.26 | 1.11 | 1.03 | 1.00 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walmart Inc. | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.80 | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.73 | 0.79 | 0.73 | 0.88 | 0.81 | 0.88 | 0.77 | 0.90 | 0.84 | 0.87 | 0.69 | 0.70 | 0.76 | 0.80 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-05-10), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-16), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-18), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-05-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-02-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-11-20), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-08), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-02-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-11-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-02-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-22).
1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total Costco stockholders’ equity
= 8,136 ÷ 33,509 = 0.24
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The overall solvency profile exhibits a significant strengthening trend, characterized by a consistent reduction in the debt-to-equity ratio over the observed period. From November 2020 to May 2026, the ratio declined from 0.68 to 0.24, indicating a substantial shift toward equity-based financing and a reduced reliance on leveraged liabilities.
- Total Debt Dynamics
- Total debt, inclusive of operating lease liabilities, demonstrated a general downward trajectory. Initial levels exceeded $10 billion in late 2020, gradually decreasing to a low of approximately $7.8 billion by September 2023. In the subsequent periods leading into May 2026, debt levels stabilized, fluctuating within a narrow range between $8.0 billion and $8.3 billion.
- Stockholders' Equity Evolution
- Equity experienced robust growth, increasing from $14.86 billion in November 2020 to $33.51 billion by May 2026. While the general trend was upward, a notable contraction occurred between November 2023 and February 2024, where equity decreased from $26.15 billion to $20.76 billion. Following this correction, the growth trend resumed, with equity continuing to rise steadily through the end of the analyzed period.
- Debt to Equity Ratio Performance
- The solvency ratio decreased steadily from 0.68 to 0.24. This decline reflects the dual impact of lowering total debt and aggressively growing the equity base. The only significant deviation from this downward trend occurred in February 2024, when the ratio rose to 0.40; this spike was driven by the aforementioned reduction in stockholders' equity rather than an increase in total debt. Since that period, the ratio has continued its descent, reaching its lowest point of 0.24 in May 2026.
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Debt to Capital
Costco Wholesale Corp., debt to capital calculation (quarterly data)
| May 10, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Nov 23, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | May 11, 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 | Nov 24, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 | Nov 26, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Nov 20, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 | Nov 21, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 | Nov 22, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, excluding current portion | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Total debt | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Total Costco stockholders’ equity | 33,509) | 32,087) | 30,303) | 29,164) | 27,125) | 25,577) | 24,451) | 23,622) | 21,771) | 20,760) | 26,147) | 25,058) | 23,568) | 22,794) | 21,471) | 20,642) | 19,968) | 19,418) | 18,463) | 17,564) | 16,482) | 15,652) | 14,860) | |||||||
| Total capital | 39,179) | 37,775) | 35,969) | 34,877) | 32,842) | 31,332) | 30,196) | 29,416) | 27,605) | 26,625) | 32,013) | 30,435) | 30,065) | 29,300) | 27,943) | 27,126) | 26,475) | 26,076) | 25,130) | 24,256) | 23,977) | 23,174) | 22,389) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to capital1 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.34 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Capital, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target Corp. | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.51 | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.60 | 0.59 | 0.57 | 0.52 | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.46 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walmart Inc. | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.39 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.41 | 0.39 | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.42 | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.37 | 0.38 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-05-10), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-16), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-18), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-05-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-02-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-11-20), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-08), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-02-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-11-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-02-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-22).
1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= 5,670 ÷ 39,179 = 0.14
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency profile demonstrates a consistent improvement in financial leverage from November 2020 through May 2026. A sustained reduction in the dependency on debt relative to total capital is evident, reflecting a strategic shift toward a more conservative capital structure.
- Total Debt Trends
- Absolute debt levels exhibit a general downward trajectory, starting at 7,529 million US$ in November 2020 and declining to 5,670 million US$ by May 2026. A significant reduction is observed between May 2023 and September 2023, where total debt dropped from 6,497 million US$ to 5,377 million US$.
- Total Capital Expansion
- Total capital increased substantially over the period, rising from 22,389 million US$ to 39,179 million US$. Although a temporary contraction occurred in February 2024, the overall trend indicates a robust expansion of the capital base, which has outpaced the changes in debt levels.
- Debt to Capital Ratio Analysis
- The debt to capital ratio shows a persistent decline, falling from a peak of 0.34 in November 2020 to a low of 0.14 in May 2026. This indicates that the proportion of debt within the total capital structure has been reduced by more than half over the analyzed timeframe.
The combination of decreasing absolute debt and increasing total capital has resulted in a strengthened solvency position. The gradual and steady decline of the debt to capital ratio suggests a disciplined approach to leverage management and a growing reliance on equity or retained earnings to fund operations and growth.
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Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability)
Costco Wholesale Corp., debt to capital (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| May 10, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Nov 23, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | May 11, 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 | Nov 24, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 | Nov 26, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Nov 20, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 | Nov 21, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 | Nov 22, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, excluding current portion | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Total debt | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 2,466) | 2,477) | 2,436) | 2,460) | 2,463) | 2,284) | 2,288) | 2,375) | 2,386) | 2,488) | 2,401) | 2,426) | 2,507) | 2,557) | 2,503) | 2,482) | 2,452) | 2,588) | 2,649) | 2,642) | 2,641) | 2,651) | 2,574) | |||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 8,136) | 8,165) | 8,102) | 8,173) | 8,180) | 8,039) | 8,033) | 8,169) | 8,220) | 8,353) | 8,267) | 7,803) | 9,004) | 9,063) | 8,975) | 8,966) | 8,959) | 9,246) | 9,316) | 9,334) | 10,136) | 10,173) | 10,103) | |||||||
| Total Costco stockholders’ equity | 33,509) | 32,087) | 30,303) | 29,164) | 27,125) | 25,577) | 24,451) | 23,622) | 21,771) | 20,760) | 26,147) | 25,058) | 23,568) | 22,794) | 21,471) | 20,642) | 19,968) | 19,418) | 18,463) | 17,564) | 16,482) | 15,652) | 14,860) | |||||||
| Total capital (including operating lease liability) | 41,645) | 40,252) | 38,405) | 37,337) | 35,305) | 33,616) | 32,484) | 31,791) | 29,991) | 29,113) | 34,414) | 32,861) | 32,572) | 31,857) | 30,446) | 29,608) | 28,927) | 28,664) | 27,779) | 26,898) | 26,618) | 25,825) | 24,963) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to capital (including operating lease liability)1 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.29 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.32 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.39 | 0.40 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target Corp. | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.56 | 0.58 | 0.59 | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.62 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.62 | 0.61 | 0.56 | 0.53 | 0.51 | 0.50 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walmart Inc. | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.45 | 0.40 | 0.41 | 0.42 | 0.44 | 0.42 | 0.47 | 0.45 | 0.47 | 0.43 | 0.48 | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.45 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-05-10), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-16), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-18), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-05-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-02-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-11-20), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-08), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-02-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-11-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-02-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-22).
1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total capital (including operating lease liability)
= 8,136 ÷ 41,645 = 0.20
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A comprehensive analysis of solvency metrics reveals a consistent strengthening of the capital structure over the period from November 2020 to May 2026. The primary trend is characterized by a sustained reduction in the reliance on debt relative to the total capital base, indicating a strategic shift toward lower financial leverage and increased financial stability.
- Total Debt Trends
- Total debt, including operating lease liabilities, exhibited a general downward trajectory. From a peak of 10,173 million USD in February 2021, obligations were systematically reduced, reaching a low of 7,803 million USD in September 2023. While a slight stabilization occurred toward the end of the period, with the balance ending at 8,136 million USD in May 2026, the overall debt load remained significantly lower than the levels observed at the start of the period.
- Total Capital Expansion
- Total capital showed a strong overall upward trend, growing from 24,963 million USD in November 2020 to 41,645 million USD by May 2026. A notable contraction occurred between November 2023 and February 2024, where capital decreased from 34,414 million USD to 29,113 million USD. However, this was a temporary fluctuation, as capital resumed a steady climb thereafter. The expansion of the capital base, coupled with decreasing debt, suggests an increase in equity or retained earnings.
- Debt to Capital Ratio Analysis
- The Debt to Capital ratio demonstrates a persistent decline, falling from 0.40 in November 2020 to 0.20 by May 2026. This represents a 50% reduction in the proportion of debt used to finance assets and operations. The only significant deviation from this downward trend occurred in February 2024, when the ratio rose to 0.29 as a result of the temporary dip in total capital. Following this period, the ratio continued to decline, reaching a stable floor of 0.20 in the final quarters of the analysis.
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Debt to Assets
Costco Wholesale Corp., debt to assets calculation (quarterly data)
| May 10, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Nov 23, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | May 11, 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 | Nov 24, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 | Nov 26, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Nov 20, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 | Nov 21, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 | Nov 22, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, excluding current portion | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Total debt | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Total assets | 86,430) | 83,639) | 82,790) | 77,099) | 75,482) | 73,224) | 73,386) | 69,831) | 67,911) | 66,323) | 73,723) | 68,994) | 66,752) | 66,848) | 66,027) | 64,166) | 63,852) | 63,078) | 64,149) | 59,268) | 57,274) | 54,918) | 60,217) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to assets1 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.13 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Assets, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target Corp. | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.29 | 0.28 | 0.25 | 0.23 | 0.25 | 0.25 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walmart Inc. | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.20 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-05-10), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-16), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-18), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-05-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-02-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-11-20), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-08), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-02-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-11-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-02-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-22).
1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= 5,670 ÷ 86,430 = 0.07
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency position demonstrates a consistent strengthening between November 2020 and May 2026. This improvement is characterized by a strategic reduction in total debt occurring simultaneously with a substantial expansion of the total asset base.
- Total Debt Trajectory
- A sustained downward trend in total debt is observed, decreasing from 7,529 million USD in November 2020 to 5,670 million USD by May 2026. Although a brief increase was noted in November 2023, the overall trajectory indicates a disciplined reduction in long-term liabilities over the analyzed period.
- Asset Base Expansion
- Total assets grew significantly from 60,217 million USD in November 2020 to 86,430 million USD in May 2026. This growth reflects a steady increase in the scale of operations and resource accumulation, which serves to dilute the impact of existing debt on the balance sheet.
- Debt to Assets Ratio Analysis
- The debt-to-assets ratio exhibits a clear declining pattern, falling from a peak of 0.14 in February 2021 to a stable 0.07 by May 2026. The ratio remained relatively stagnant at 0.10 between February 2022 and May 2023 before entering a second phase of decline. This progression indicates a decreasing reliance on borrowed capital to finance assets and a marked improvement in the company's long-term financial solvency.
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Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability)
Costco Wholesale Corp., debt to assets (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)
| May 10, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Nov 23, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | May 11, 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 | Nov 24, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 | Nov 26, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Nov 20, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 | Nov 21, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 | Nov 22, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Long-term debt, excluding current portion | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Total debt | 5,670) | 5,688) | 5,666) | 5,713) | 5,717) | 5,755) | 5,745) | 5,794) | 5,834) | 5,865) | 5,866) | 5,377) | 6,497) | 6,506) | 6,472) | 6,484) | 6,507) | 6,658) | 6,667) | 6,692) | 7,495) | 7,522) | 7,529) | |||||||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 2,466) | 2,477) | 2,436) | 2,460) | 2,463) | 2,284) | 2,288) | 2,375) | 2,386) | 2,488) | 2,401) | 2,426) | 2,507) | 2,557) | 2,503) | 2,482) | 2,452) | 2,588) | 2,649) | 2,642) | 2,641) | 2,651) | 2,574) | |||||||
| Total debt (including operating lease liability) | 8,136) | 8,165) | 8,102) | 8,173) | 8,180) | 8,039) | 8,033) | 8,169) | 8,220) | 8,353) | 8,267) | 7,803) | 9,004) | 9,063) | 8,975) | 8,966) | 8,959) | 9,246) | 9,316) | 9,334) | 10,136) | 10,173) | 10,103) | |||||||
| Total assets | 86,430) | 83,639) | 82,790) | 77,099) | 75,482) | 73,224) | 73,386) | 69,831) | 67,911) | 66,323) | 73,723) | 68,994) | 66,752) | 66,848) | 66,027) | 64,166) | 63,852) | 63,078) | 64,149) | 59,268) | 57,274) | 54,918) | 60,217) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to assets (including operating lease liability)1 | 0.09 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.17 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target Corp. | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.28 | 0.30 | 0.30 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walmart Inc. | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.25 | 0.24 | 0.27 | 0.25 | 0.26 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.27 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-05-10), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-16), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-18), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-05-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-02-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-11-20), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-08), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-02-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-11-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-02-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-22).
1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total assets
= 8,136 ÷ 86,430 = 0.09
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The solvency profile exhibits a consistent strengthening of the balance sheet over the analyzed period. A sustained downward trend in the debt-to-assets ratio indicates a reduction in financial leverage and an increase in the proportion of assets funded through equity or non-debt liabilities.
- Total Debt Trends
- Total debt, including operating lease liabilities, transitioned from a peak of 10,173 million US$ in February 2021 to 8,136 million US$ by May 2026. A notable period of reduction occurred between May 2021 and September 2023, with the lowest debt level recorded at 7,803 million US$ in September 2023. Since that trough, debt levels have remained relatively stable, fluctuating within the 8,000 to 8,300 million US$ range.
- Total Asset Growth
- Total assets demonstrated a strong upward trajectory, increasing from 60,217 million US$ in November 2020 to 86,430 million US$ by May 2026. While a brief contraction was observed in February 2024, the overall trend reflects significant capital accumulation and balance sheet expansion over the five-year period.
- Debt to Assets Ratio Analysis
- The debt-to-assets ratio declined steadily from 0.17 in November 2020 to 0.09 in May 2026. After reaching a short-term peak of 0.19 in February 2021, the ratio entered a long-term decline. The convergence of decreasing total debt and increasing total assets accelerated the improvement in this solvency metric, particularly between November 2022 and May 2026, where the ratio moved from 0.14 to 0.09.
Overall, the data reflects a strategic shift toward a more conservative capital structure, characterized by expanding asset bases and disciplined debt management, resulting in enhanced long-term solvency.
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Financial Leverage
Costco Wholesale Corp., financial leverage calculation (quarterly data)
| May 10, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Nov 23, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | May 11, 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 | Nov 24, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 | Nov 26, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Nov 20, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 | Nov 21, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 | Nov 22, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 86,430) | 83,639) | 82,790) | 77,099) | 75,482) | 73,224) | 73,386) | 69,831) | 67,911) | 66,323) | 73,723) | 68,994) | 66,752) | 66,848) | 66,027) | 64,166) | 63,852) | 63,078) | 64,149) | 59,268) | 57,274) | 54,918) | 60,217) | |||||||
| Total Costco stockholders’ equity | 33,509) | 32,087) | 30,303) | 29,164) | 27,125) | 25,577) | 24,451) | 23,622) | 21,771) | 20,760) | 26,147) | 25,058) | 23,568) | 22,794) | 21,471) | 20,642) | 19,968) | 19,418) | 18,463) | 17,564) | 16,482) | 15,652) | 14,860) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial leverage1 | 2.58 | 2.61 | 2.73 | 2.64 | 2.78 | 2.86 | 3.00 | 2.96 | 3.12 | 3.19 | 2.82 | 2.75 | 2.83 | 2.93 | 3.08 | 3.11 | 3.20 | 3.25 | 3.47 | 3.37 | 3.47 | 3.51 | 4.05 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Financial Leverage, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target Corp. | 3.87 | 3.75 | 3.76 | 3.94 | 4.04 | 3.88 | 3.98 | 4.12 | 4.49 | 4.44 | 4.49 | 4.75 | 5.05 | 4.95 | 4.72 | 4.20 | 3.94 | 3.46 | 3.37 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walmart Inc. | 3.00 | 3.01 | 3.13 | 2.87 | 2.99 | 3.01 | 3.13 | 3.01 | 3.26 | 3.21 | 3.38 | 3.17 | 3.43 | 3.19 | 3.20 | 2.94 | 2.98 | 2.96 | 3.02 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-05-10), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-16), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-18), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-05-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-02-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-11-20), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-08), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-02-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-11-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-02-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-22).
1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Total Costco stockholders’ equity
= 86,430 ÷ 33,509 = 2.58
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The financial trajectory from November 2020 through May 2026 indicates a consistent strengthening of the solvency position, characterized by a systematic reduction in financial leverage and a significant expansion of the equity base.
- Total Asset Expansion
- A sustained upward trend in total assets is observed, growing from 60,217 million USD in November 2020 to 86,430 million USD by May 2026. This growth reflects a steady increase in the company's resource base over the analyzed period, despite minor quarterly fluctuations.
- Stockholders' Equity Evolution
- Total stockholders' equity exhibits substantial growth, increasing from 14,860 million USD to 33,509 million USD. A notable contraction occurred between November 2023 and February 2024, where equity decreased from 26,147 million USD to 20,760 million USD, before resuming a strong recovery trend through May 2026.
- Financial Leverage Trajectory
- The financial leverage ratio demonstrates a clear long-term downward trend, decreasing from a peak of 4.05 in November 2020 to a period low of 2.58 in May 2026. This indicates a shift toward a more conservative capital structure and a reduced reliance on liabilities to fund assets.
- Leverage Volatility and Recovery
- The ratio maintained a steady decline until September 2023, reaching 2.75. A temporary spike to 3.19 was recorded in February 2024, directly correlating with the aforementioned reduction in stockholders' equity. Following this event, the ratio resumed its descent, falling consistently to 2.58 by the end of the period.
Overall, the combination of increasing total assets and a more than doubling of stockholders' equity has resulted in a significantly improved solvency profile, reducing the overall financial risk associated with the company's leverage.
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Interest Coverage
Costco Wholesale Corp., interest coverage calculation (quarterly data)
| May 10, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Nov 23, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 | May 11, 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 | Nov 24, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 | Nov 26, 2023 | Sep 3, 2023 | May 7, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Nov 20, 2022 | Aug 28, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | Feb 13, 2022 | Nov 21, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 | May 9, 2021 | Feb 14, 2021 | Nov 22, 2020 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to Costco | 2,192) | 2,035) | 2,001) | 2,610) | 1,903) | 1,788) | 1,798) | 2,354) | 1,681) | 1,743) | 1,589) | 2,160) | 1,302) | 1,466) | 1,364) | 1,868) | 1,353) | 1,299) | 1,324) | 1,670) | 1,220) | 951) | 1,166) | |||||||
| Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | —) | 10) | 19) | 21) | 21) | 24) | 13) | 20) | 15) | |||||||
| Add: Income tax expense | 746) | 686) | 582) | 900) | 677) | 634) | 508) | 759) | 603) | 494) | 517) | 803) | 469) | 517) | 406) | 638) | 455) | 481) | 351) | 597) | 417) | 348) | 239) | |||||||
| Add: Interest expense | 32) | 33) | 35) | 46) | 35) | 36) | 37) | 49) | 41) | 41) | 38) | 56) | 36) | 34) | 34) | 48) | 35) | 36) | 39) | 52) | 40) | 40) | 39) | |||||||
| Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) | 2,970) | 2,754) | 2,618) | 3,556) | 2,615) | 2,458) | 2,343) | 3,162) | 2,325) | 2,278) | 2,144) | 3,019) | 1,807) | 2,017) | 1,804) | 2,564) | 1,862) | 1,837) | 1,735) | 2,343) | 1,690) | 1,359) | 1,459) | |||||||
| Solvency Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest coverage1 | 81.49 | 77.47 | 73.99 | 71.25 | 67.38 | 63.12 | 60.17 | 58.63 | 55.49 | 54.08 | 54.80 | 54.04 | 53.89 | 54.62 | 52.73 | 50.62 | 48.01 | 45.54 | 41.68 | 40.06 | 37.81 | 35.56 | 36.58 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest Coverage, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Target Corp. | 12.13 | 12.94 | 13.88 | 13.80 | 14.18 | 14.45 | 12.52 | 11.55 | 9.69 | 8.80 | 7.58 | 8.15 | 10.70 | 13.46 | 18.76 | 22.16 | 21.38 | 9.43 | 9.08 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Walmart Inc. | 11.85 | 11.35 | 10.53 | 10.64 | 10.93 | 8.83 | 10.58 | 9.14 | 9.94 | 9.35 | 8.19 | 9.00 | 7.63 | 11.00 | 10.43 | 10.38 | 7.37 | 8.59 | 9.31 | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-05-10), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-02-15), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-11-23), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-08-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-05-11), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-02-16), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-11-24), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-09-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-05-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-02-18), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-11-26), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-09-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-05-07), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-02-12), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-11-20), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-08-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-08), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-02-13), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-11-21), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-08-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-09), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-02-14), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-22).
1 Q3 2026 Calculation
Interest coverage
= (EBITQ3 2026
+ EBITQ2 2026
+ EBITQ1 2026
+ EBITQ4 2025)
÷ (Interest expenseQ3 2026
+ Interest expenseQ2 2026
+ Interest expenseQ1 2026
+ Interest expenseQ4 2025)
= (2,970 + 2,754 + 2,618 + 3,556)
÷ (32 + 33 + 35 + 46)
= 81.49
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The analysis of solvency metrics indicates a significant strengthening of the company's ability to service its debt over the observed period from November 2020 to May 2026. There is a clear and consistent upward trajectory in the interest coverage ratio, driven primarily by substantial growth in operating earnings while interest costs remained relatively controlled.
- Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT)
- Operating earnings exhibit a strong long-term growth trend, increasing from 1,459 million US$ in November 2020 to 2,970 million US$ by May 2026. While the overall trajectory is positive, cyclical fluctuations are evident, with peaks typically occurring in the August and September quarters—reaching as high as 3,556 million US$ in August 2025—and relative contractions in the November and February quarters.
- Interest Expense
- Interest obligations have remained remarkably stable throughout the analyzed timeframe. Expenses generally fluctuated within a narrow band between 32 million US$ and 56 million US$, showing no systemic long-term increase. This stability suggests a managed debt structure that has effectively mitigated the impact of interest rate volatility over several years.
- Interest Coverage Ratio
- The interest coverage ratio has more than doubled, rising from 36.58 in November 2020 to 81.49 by May 2026. The growth is characterized by a steady climb, with a notable acceleration in the ratio starting in February 2024. A ratio of this magnitude indicates an exceptionally low risk of default and a vast margin of safety, as operating profits are more than 80 times the amount required to cover interest payments by the end of the period.
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