Costco Wholesale P/E Ratio

Costco Wholesale (COST) currently reports a P/E ratio of 47.61. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 47.18. Use the charts on this page to explore Costco Wholesale's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.

Costco Wholesale's P/E ratio of 47.61 is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 47.18. That is roughly 0.9% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The P/E ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Costco Wholesale's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 47.61, COST can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Consumer Discretionary peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current P/E ratio of 47.61, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 47.18. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Costco Wholesale, and consider following COST for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Costco Wholesale is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 47.61 versus a sector average near 47.18. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Discretionary are usually more informative than comparing COST with unrelated industries.