Valuation check: COST's PEG ratio is 313.47, above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 3.92.
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The PEG ratio measures a stock's valuation relative to its earnings growth rate. A PEG ratio below 1.0 may indicate that the stock is undervalued relative to its growth potential.
Costco Wholesale (COST) currently reports a PEG ratio of 313.47. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 3.92. Use the charts on this page to explore Costco Wholesale's PEG ratio history and peer comparisons.
Costco Wholesale's PEG ratio of 313.47 is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 3.92. That is roughly 7892.7% 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 PEG ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Costco Wholesale's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 313.47, 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 PEG ratio of 313.47, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 3.92. 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 PEG ratio, it currently shows 313.47 versus a sector average near 3.92. 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.