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COST Return on Equity (ROE) Analysis

29.2%

Updated 120h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from every dollar of shareholders’ equity — a 29.2% ROE means COST earned about $0.29 for each dollar of equity.

Sector Performance

80th percentile

COST

29.2%

Sector Median

13.9%

Sector Avg

32.1%

Prior Period

27.8%(Apr 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

Return on Equity (ROE) measures how efficiently a company generates profit from every dollar of shareholders’ equity — a 29.2% ROE means COST earned about $0.29 for each dollar of equity.

This is well above the sector median of 13.8%, placing COST in the 81st percentile of its peer group, indicating superior profitability relative to competitors. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year change, quarter-over-quarter change, and historical values beyond the single current figure are all reported as N/A. Given the high current ROE with no trend information, the investment opportunity is tied to maintaining this level, while the lack of trend adds uncertainty about consistency. The NEUTRAL verdict is supported because the strong ROE level justifies a non-negative view, but the absence of trend data prevents a bullish or bearish conviction.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Return on Equity (ROE) tell investors about COST?

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.

How is the Return on Equity (ROE) calculated?

Return on Equity (ROE) is calculated as: Net Income / Shareholders' Equity.

Who are COST's closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE)?

The closest peers by Return on Equity (ROE) include: WDC (85.9%), LVS (90.5%), IT (94.9%), KLAC (95.0%), ITW (96.8%).

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The Formula

Net Income / Shareholders' Equity

Why It Matters

ROE measures how effectively management turns equity into profit. Consistently above 15% is typically considered strong. Negative equity distorts this metric.