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Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Profitability ratios measure the company’s ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Costco Wholesale Corp., profitability ratios
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).
Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | Costco Wholesale Corp.’s gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2018 to 2019 but then improved from 2019 to 2020 exceeding 2018 level. |
Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | Costco Wholesale Corp.’s operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2018 to 2019 but then improved from 2019 to 2020 exceeding 2018 level. |
Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | Costco Wholesale Corp.’s net profit margin ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |
Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Costco Wholesale Corp.’s ROE deteriorated from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |
ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | Costco Wholesale Corp.’s ROA improved from 2018 to 2019 but then deteriorated significantly from 2019 to 2020. |
Gross Profit Margin
Costco Wholesale Corp., gross profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
Aug 30, 2020 | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 2, 2018 | Sep 3, 2017 | Aug 28, 2016 | Aug 30, 2015 | ||
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Gross margin | |||||||
Net sales | |||||||
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Gross profit margin1 | |||||||
Benchmarks | |||||||
Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||
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Home Depot Inc. | |||||||
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | |||||||
Target Corp. | |||||||
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Walmart Inc. |
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).
1 2020 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100 × Gross margin ÷ Net sales
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
---|---|---|
Gross profit margin | Gross profit margin indicates the percentage of revenue available to cover operating and other expenditures. | Costco Wholesale Corp.’s gross profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2018 to 2019 but then improved from 2019 to 2020 exceeding 2018 level. |
Operating Profit Margin
Costco Wholesale Corp., operating profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
Aug 30, 2020 | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 2, 2018 | Sep 3, 2017 | Aug 28, 2016 | Aug 30, 2015 | ||
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Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||
Operating income | |||||||
Net sales | |||||||
Profitability Ratio | |||||||
Operating profit margin1 | |||||||
Benchmarks | |||||||
Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||
Amazon.com Inc. | |||||||
Dollar General Corp. | |||||||
Home Depot Inc. | |||||||
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | |||||||
Target Corp. | |||||||
TJX Cos. Inc. | |||||||
Walmart Inc. | |||||||
Operating Profit Margin, Sector | |||||||
General Retailers | |||||||
Operating Profit Margin, Industry | |||||||
Consumer Services |
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).
1 2020 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100 × Operating income ÷ Net sales
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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Operating profit margin | A profitability ratio calculated as operating income divided by revenue. | Costco Wholesale Corp.’s operating profit margin ratio deteriorated from 2018 to 2019 but then improved from 2019 to 2020 exceeding 2018 level. |
Net Profit Margin
Costco Wholesale Corp., net profit margin calculation, comparison to benchmarks
Aug 30, 2020 | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 2, 2018 | Sep 3, 2017 | Aug 28, 2016 | Aug 30, 2015 | ||
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Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||
Net income attributable to Costco | |||||||
Net sales | |||||||
Profitability Ratio | |||||||
Net profit margin1 | |||||||
Benchmarks | |||||||
Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | |||||||
Amazon.com Inc. | |||||||
Dollar General Corp. | |||||||
Home Depot Inc. | |||||||
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | |||||||
Target Corp. | |||||||
TJX Cos. Inc. | |||||||
Walmart Inc. | |||||||
Net Profit Margin, Sector | |||||||
General Retailers | |||||||
Net Profit Margin, Industry | |||||||
Consumer Services |
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).
1 2020 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100 × Net income attributable to Costco ÷ Net sales
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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Net profit margin | An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue. | Costco Wholesale Corp.’s net profit margin ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |
Return on Equity (ROE)
Costco Wholesale Corp., ROE calculation, comparison to benchmarks
Aug 30, 2020 | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 2, 2018 | Sep 3, 2017 | Aug 28, 2016 | Aug 30, 2015 | ||
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Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||
Net income attributable to Costco | |||||||
Total Costco stockholders’ equity | |||||||
Profitability Ratio | |||||||
ROE1 | |||||||
Benchmarks | |||||||
ROE, Competitors2 | |||||||
Amazon.com Inc. | |||||||
Dollar General Corp. | |||||||
Home Depot Inc. | |||||||
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | |||||||
Target Corp. | |||||||
TJX Cos. Inc. | |||||||
Walmart Inc. | |||||||
ROE, Sector | |||||||
General Retailers | |||||||
ROE, Industry | |||||||
Consumer Services |
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).
1 2020 Calculation
ROE = 100 × Net income attributable to Costco ÷ Total Costco stockholders’ equity
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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ROE | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by shareholders’ equity. | Costco Wholesale Corp.’s ROE deteriorated from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |
Return on Assets (ROA)
Costco Wholesale Corp., ROA calculation, comparison to benchmarks
Aug 30, 2020 | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 2, 2018 | Sep 3, 2017 | Aug 28, 2016 | Aug 30, 2015 | ||
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Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||
Net income attributable to Costco | |||||||
Total assets | |||||||
Profitability Ratio | |||||||
ROA1 | |||||||
Benchmarks | |||||||
ROA, Competitors2 | |||||||
Amazon.com Inc. | |||||||
Dollar General Corp. | |||||||
Home Depot Inc. | |||||||
Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | |||||||
Target Corp. | |||||||
TJX Cos. Inc. | |||||||
Walmart Inc. | |||||||
ROA, Sector | |||||||
General Retailers | |||||||
ROA, Industry | |||||||
Consumer Services |
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).
1 2020 Calculation
ROA = 100 × Net income attributable to Costco ÷ Total assets
= 100 × ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
Profitability ratio | Description | The company |
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ROA | A profitability ratio calculated as net income divided by total assets. | Costco Wholesale Corp.’s ROA improved from 2018 to 2019 but then deteriorated significantly from 2019 to 2020. |