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COST EV/EBITDA Analysis

30.4x

Higher than 100% of CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector peers

Updated 609h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current EV/EBITDA of 30.4x means the company’s enterprise value (market cap plus net debt) is 30.4 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a high multiple indicating investors pay a premium for each unit of operating earnings.

Sector Performance

100th percentile

COST

30.4x

Sector Median

22.5x

Sector Avg

22.5x

Prior Period

30.1x(Jul 2026)

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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of 30.4x means the company’s enterprise value (market cap plus net debt) is 30.4 times its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization — a high multiple indicating investors pay a premium for each unit of operating earnings.

This is above the sector median of 23.0x for consumer defensive companies, placing COST at the 100th percentile among its peers. The metric has no year-over-year comparison (N/A), while quarter-over-quarter it rose 0.7% from 30.1x to 30.4x. A valuation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about COST?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

How does COST's EV/EBITDA compare to its sector?

COST's EV/EBITDA of 30.4x compares to a CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector median of 22.5x, placing it in the 100th percentile.

Who are COST's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest CONSUMER DEFENSIVE peers by EV/EBITDA include: PG (14.6x).

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The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

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Closest Sector Peers

PG
PG
14.6x

COST

30.4x

Sector Median

22.5x

Sector Avg

22.5x

How COST's EV/EBITDA compares to sector peers.

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