Costco Wholesale Corp
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merch… Read more
Costco Wholesale Corp - Asset Resilience Ratio
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 20.75% as of November 2025. The Asset Resilience Ratio measures the percentage of a company's total assets that are held in liquid form (cash and short-term investments). This metric indicates how well-positioned the company is to handle unexpected financial challenges, economic downturns, or strategic opportunities without requiring external financing.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio Trend (1994–2025)
This chart shows how Costco Wholesale Corp's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Compare with other companies' asset resilience ratios.
Liquid Assets Composition Over Time
This chart breaks down Costco Wholesale Corp's liquid assets into cash & equivalents and short-term investments, showing how the composition has evolved over time.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $16.22 Billion | 19.59% |
| Short-term Investments | $966.00 Million | 1.17% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $17.18 Billion | 20.75% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Good Liquidity Position: Costco Wholesale Corp maintains a healthy 20.75% of assets in liquid form.
- This level provides good financial flexibility while maintaining productive asset deployment.
- The company primarily holds liquidity in cash and equivalents rather than short-term investments.
Costco Wholesale Corp Industry Peers by Asset Resilience Ratio
Compare Costco Wholesale Corp's asset resilience ratio with other companies in the same industry.
| Company | Industry | Asset Resilience Ratio |
|---|---|---|
|
E-Mart
KO:139480 |
Discount Stores | 2.15% |
|
Atlan Holdings Bhd
KLSE:7048 |
Discount Stores | 0.00% |
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Big Lots, Inc.
PINK:BIGGQ |
Discount Stores | 0.42% |
|
BJs Wholesale Club Holdings Inc
NYSE:BJ |
Discount Stores | 0.60% |
|
B&M European Value Retail S.A
PINK:BMRPF |
Discount Stores | 0.10% |
|
Dollar General Corporation
NYSE:DG |
Discount Stores | 4.06% |
|
Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentación S.A
PINK:DIDAF |
Discount Stores | 0.01% |
|
Dollarama Inc
PINK:DLMAF |
Discount Stores | 0.11% |
Annual Asset Resilience Ratio for Costco Wholesale Corp (1994–2025)
The table below shows the annual Asset Resilience Ratio data for Costco Wholesale Corp.
| Year | Asset Resilience Ratio (%) | Liquid Assets | Total Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | 19.82% | $15.28 Billion | $77.10 Billion | +3.87pp |
| 2024-08-31 | 15.96% | $11.14 Billion | $69.83 Billion | -6.12pp |
| 2023-08-31 | 22.08% | $15.23 Billion | $68.99 Billion | +4.86pp |
| 2022-08-31 | 17.22% | $11.05 Billion | $64.17 Billion | -3.32pp |
| 2021-08-31 | 20.54% | $12.18 Billion | $59.27 Billion | -3.41pp |
| 2020-08-31 | 23.95% | $13.30 Billion | $55.56 Billion | +3.15pp |
| 2019-08-31 | 20.80% | $9.44 Billion | $45.40 Billion | +3.02pp |
| 2018-08-31 | 17.78% | $7.26 Billion | $40.83 Billion | +1.88pp |
| 2017-08-31 | 15.90% | $5.78 Billion | $36.35 Billion | +11.83pp |
| 2016-08-31 | 4.07% | $1.35 Billion | $33.16 Billion | -0.83pp |
| 2015-08-31 | 4.90% | $1.62 Billion | $33.02 Billion | +0.13pp |
| 2014-08-31 | 4.78% | $1.58 Billion | $33.02 Billion | -0.11pp |
| 2013-08-31 | 4.89% | $1.48 Billion | $30.28 Billion | +0.00pp |
| 2012-08-31 | 4.89% | $1.33 Billion | $27.14 Billion | -1.11pp |
| 2011-08-31 | 5.99% | $1.60 Billion | $26.76 Billion | -0.45pp |
| 2010-08-31 | 6.45% | $1.53 Billion | $23.82 Billion | +3.85pp |
| 2009-08-31 | 2.59% | $570.00 Million | $21.98 Billion | -0.58pp |
| 2008-08-31 | 3.17% | $655.58 Million | $20.68 Billion | +0.23pp |
| 2007-08-31 | 2.94% | $575.79 Million | $19.61 Billion | -4.62pp |
| 2006-08-31 | 7.56% | $1.32 Billion | $17.50 Billion | -0.83pp |
| 2005-08-31 | 8.38% | $1.40 Billion | $16.67 Billion | +6.35pp |
| 2004-08-31 | 2.03% | $306.75 Million | $15.09 Billion | +1.98pp |
| 2001-08-31 | 0.05% | $5.00 Million | $10.09 Billion | -0.51pp |
| 2000-08-31 | 0.56% | $48.03 Million | $8.63 Billion | -2.86pp |
| 1999-08-31 | 3.42% | $256.70 Million | $7.50 Billion | +2.21pp |
| 1998-08-31 | 1.21% | $76.00 Million | $6.26 Billion | +1.00pp |
| 1994-08-31 | 0.21% | $9.00 Million | $4.24 Billion | -- |