Costco Wholesale [COST] vs Walmart [WMT] Detailed Stock Comparison
Costco Wholesale
NASDAQ
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Walmart
NYSE
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TLDR: Quick Comparison Summary
Based on 20 vital metrics comparison: Costco Wholesale wins in 6 metrics, Walmart wins in 14 metrics, with 0 ties. Walmart appears stronger overall.
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Vital Metrics Comparison
| Metric | Costco Wholesale | Walmart | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 54.06 | 42.09 | Walmart |
| Price-to-Book Ratio | 15.57 | 9.39 | Walmart |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio | 30.81 | 75.78 | Costco Wholesale |
| PEG Ratio | 48.40 | 36.21 | Walmart |
| EV/EBITDA | 33.43 | 19.93 | Walmart |
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 2.92% | 2.75% | Costco Wholesale |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 4.00% | 4.31% | Walmart |
| EBITDA Margin (TTM) | 4.00% | 4.31% | Walmart |
| Return on Equity | 32.08% | 21.78% | Costco Wholesale |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 8.79% | 7.15% | Costco Wholesale |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $6.63B | $12.66B | Walmart |
| Dividend Yield | 0.64% | 0.93% | Walmart |
| 1-Year Return | 15.87% | 43.87% | Walmart |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.57 | 1.15 | Walmart |
| Enterprise Value | $415.93B | $852.23B | Walmart |
| EV/Revenue Ratio | 1.55 | 1.24 | Walmart |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 12.99% | 24.94% | Walmart |
| Revenue per Share (TTM) | $605 | $85 | Costco Wholesale |
| Earnings per Share (Diluted) | $17.62 | $2.34 | Costco Wholesale |
| Beta (Stock Volatility) | 0.96 | 0.68 | Walmart |
Performance
Key Stats
Valuation
Financials
Short Interest
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Costco Wholesale vs Walmart Stock Performance Analysis
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Performance Comparison
Short-term Returns
| Stock | 1D | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale | 1.37% | 1.82% | -3.39% | -4.66% | -5.30% | 4.69% |
| Walmart | 0.52% | 1.05% | 0.25% | 1.11% | -1.05% | 9.43% |
Long-term Returns
| Stock | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y | 20Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale | 15.87% | 76.17% | 179.41% | 555.73% | 1,584.68% | 2,081.18% |
| Walmart | 43.87% | 133.44% | 127.35% | 314.69% | 470.63% | 499.09% |
Performance & Financial Health Analysis: Costco Wholesale vs Walmart
| Metric | COST | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Market Information | ||
| Market Cap | $422.42B | $785.99B |
| Market Cap Category | Mega cap | Mega cap |
| 10 Day Avg. Volume | 2,109,790 | 13,267,420 |
| 90 Day Avg. Volume | 2,143,037 | 14,996,713 |
| Last Close | $952.52 | $98.49 |
| 52 Week Range | $793.00 - $1,078.23 | $66.67 - $105.30 |
| % from 52W High | -11.66% | -6.47% |
| All-Time High | $1,078.23 (Feb 10, 2025) | $105.30 (Feb 10, 2025) |
| % from All-Time High | -11.66% | -6.47% |
| Growth Metrics | ||
| Quarterly Revenue Growth | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth | 0.13% | -0.12% |
| Financial Health | ||
| Profit Margin (TTM) | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Operating Margin (TTM) | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 0.32% | 0.22% |
| Debt to Equity (MRQ) | 30.81 | 75.78 |
| Cash & Liquidity | ||
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $61.16 | $10.49 |
| Cash per Share (MRQ) | $33.49 | $1.17 |
| Operating Cash Flow (TTM) | $12.43B | $37.60B |
| Levered Free Cash Flow (TTM) | $5.91B | $9.96B |
| Dividends | ||
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.64% | 0.93% |
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $6.08 | $0.88 |
Valuation & Enterprise Metrics Analysis: Costco Wholesale vs Walmart
| Metric | COST | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Price Ratios | ||
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 54.06 | 42.09 |
| Forward P/E | 48.40 | 36.21 |
| PEG Ratio | 48.40 | 36.21 |
| Price to Sales (TTM) | 1.57 | 1.15 |
| Price to Book (MRQ) | 15.57 | 9.39 |
| Market Capitalization | ||
| Market Capitalization | $422.42B | $785.99B |
| Enterprise Value | $415.93B | $852.23B |
| Enterprise Value Metrics | ||
| Enterprise to Revenue | 1.55 | 1.24 |
| Enterprise to EBITDA | 33.43 | 19.93 |
| Risk & Other Metrics | ||
| Beta | 0.96 | 0.68 |
| Book Value per Share (MRQ) | $61.16 | $10.49 |
Financial Statements Comparison: Costco Wholesale vs Walmart
Financial Metrics
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Revenue
EBITDA
Operating Margin
Free Cash Flow
Long Term Debt
Profit Margin
Current Ratio
Operating Cash Flow
Income Statement (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | COST | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue/Sales | $63.21B | $165.61B |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $55.00B | $124.30B |
| Gross Profit | $8.21B | $41.31B |
| Research & Development | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income (EBIT) | $2.53B | $7.14B |
| EBITDA | $3.18B | $10.00B |
| Pre-Tax Income | $2.58B | $5.99B |
| Income Tax | $677.00M | $1.36B |
| Net Income (Profit) | $1.90B | $4.64B |
Balance Sheet & Liquidity Metrics (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | COST | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $13.84B | $9.31B |
| Total Current Assets | $38.15B | $80.25B |
| Total Current Liabilities | $37.58B | $102.92B |
| Long-Term Debt | $8.18B | $55.20B |
| Total Shareholders Equity | $27.13B | $90.65B |
| Retained Earnings | $20.89B | $90.85B |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | $33.30B | $140.88B |
Cash Flow Statement Comparison (MRQ)
| Metric (MRQ) | COST | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.46B | $7.58B |
| Capital Expenditures | $-1.13B | $-4.96B |
| Free Cash Flow | $2.33B | $425.00M |
| Debt Repayment | $-266.00M | $0 |
| Common Stock Repurchase | $-211.00M | $-4.56B |
Short Interest & Institutional Ownership Analysis
| Metric | COST | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Short | 4.86M | 33.12M |
| Short Ratio | 2.36 | 2.06 |
| Short % of Float | 0.01% | 0.00% |
| Average Daily Volume (10 Day) | 2,109,790 | 13,267,420 |
| Average Daily Volume (90 Day) | 2,143,037 | 14,996,713 |
| Shares Outstanding | 443.13M | 8.02B |
| Float Shares | 442.27M | 4.35B |
| % Held by Insiders | 0.00% | 0.45% |
| % Held by Institutions | 0.72% | 0.36% |
Dividend Analysis & Yield Comparison: Costco Wholesale vs Walmart
| Metric | COST | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Last 12-Month Dividend | $6.08 | $0.88 |
| Last 12-Month Dividend Yield | 0.64% | 0.93% |
| 3-Year Avg Annual Dividend | $9.67 | $0.81 |
| 3-Year Avg Dividend Yield | 0.31% | 0.33% |
| 3-Year Total Dividends | $29.02 | $2.44 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 01, 2025 | May 09, 2025 |