AlphaStocks
6.2
Consider Buy

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST)

Consumer Staples / Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail

S&P 500

$951.81

Middle of the pack. No strong signal either way.

Consider Buy

Score based on 5 of 5 models — high confidence

#208out of 1124 in Consumer Staples

Is COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW a Good Investment in 2026?

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST) scores 6.2 out of 10 on AlphaStocks' composite model, earning a Consider Buy rating. The Buffett model rates COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW as Strong. However, the Greenblatt Magic Formula model rates it Caution — Top half (rank 38%). COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW currently trades above its estimated fair value of $491, suggesting limited upside at current prices. COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW ranks #208 out of 1124 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector.

This summary is algorithmically generated and is not financial advice.

Key Metrics

P/E52.3ROE28.8Market Cap423BDiv Yield0.5

Estimated Fair Value

$491.0294% above

Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 52x implies high growth expectations.

Model-based estimate, not a price target.

5-Model Analysis

Each model evaluates this stock from a different angle. Combined, they form the composite score above.

Piotroski

Attractive

6/9

Buffett

Strong

Business quality & competitive moat

Graham

Neutral

Significantly above fair value

Lynch

Attractive

PEG 4.6 · Stalwart

Greenblatt

Caution

Top half (rank 38%)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST) a good investment?
Based on AlphaStocks' composite analysis, COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST) scores 6.2 out of 10, earning a Consider Buy rating. This is a middle-of-the-pack score with no strong signal either way. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 52x implies high growth expectations.
What is COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW's Piotroski F-Score?
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW's Piotroski F-Score status is Attractive. The raw score is 6/9. The Piotroski F-Score evaluates financial health using 9 fundamental signals including profitability, leverage, and operating efficiency.
Is COST overvalued or undervalued?
Based on AlphaStocks' model-based fair value estimate of $491, COST appears overvalued. The stock currently trades 94% above its estimated fair value. Trading above estimated fair value. P/e of 52x implies high growth expectations.
How does COST compare to other Consumer Staples stocks?
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW ranks #208 out of 1124 stocks in the Consumer Staples sector, placing it in the top 19% of its sector by composite score. This is a strong position relative to sector peers.
What do investment models say about COST?
AlphaStocks evaluates COST using five proven investment models. Piotroski: Attractive; Buffett: Strong; Graham: Neutral; Lynch: Attractive; Greenblatt Magic Formula: Caution. These models are combined into a single composite score of 6.2/10.

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