As of June 1, 2025, Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) reports a Forward P/E of 56.90.
Forward P/E gauges the price investors pay for each dollar of anticipated earnings, offering insight into a stock's future valuation.
Comparing Costco Wholesale Corp's Forward P/E to Peers
To better understand Costco Wholesale Corp's position, it's useful to compare its Forward P/E against industry peers. Below are selected comparisons:
| Company | Forward P/E |
|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) | 56.90 |
| Natural Grocers By Vitamin Cottage Inc (NGVC) | 56.32 |
| Caseys General Stores Inc (CASY) | 33.82 |
| Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM) | 32.93 |
| CareRx Corp (CRRX.TO) | 27.83 |
| Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion SA (DIA.MC) | 24.42 |
Compared to its competitors, Costco Wholesale Corp's Forward P/E is higher than all peers, reflecting higher growth expectations from investors.