Costco Wholesale Corp Asset Resilience Ratio
Costco Wholesale Corp asset resilience ratio. Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has an Asset Resilience Ratio of 1.21% as of May 2026. 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. See Costco Wholesale Corp defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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Resilience Assessment
Asset Resilience Ratio of Costco Wholesale Corp (1994–2025)
Asset resilience ratio of Costco Wholesale Corp from 1994 to 2025. This chart shows how Costco Wholesale Corp's Asset Resilience Ratio has changed over time. Read COST total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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. For the complete balance sheet picture, see COST asset base.
Current Liquid Assets Breakdown
| Component | Amount | % of Total Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | $0.00 | 0% |
| Short-term Investments | $1.05 Billion | 1.21% |
| Total Liquid Assets | $1.05 Billion | 1.21% |
Asset Resilience Insights
- Limited Liquidity: Costco Wholesale Corp maintains only 1.21% of assets in liquid form.
- This low level may indicate efficient asset utilization but could pose risks during economic downturns.
- The company has significant short-term investments, indicating active treasury management.
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 |
|---|---|---|
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BM EUROP.UNSP.ADR /4
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Discount Stores | 0.10% |
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Europris ASA
OL:EPR |
Discount Stores | 8.08% |
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The Reject Shop Ltd
AU:TRS |
Discount Stores | 0.94% |
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Walmart Inc
SA:WALM34 |
Discount Stores | 3.67% |
|
Dollarama Inc
TO:DOL |
Discount Stores | 4.39% |
|
Zhongbai Holdings Group Co Ltd
SHE:000759 |
Discount Stores | 0.02% |
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Tokmanni Group Oyj
HE:TOKMAN |
Discount Stores | 1.15% |
|
Avenue Supermarts Limited
NSE:DMART |
Discount Stores | 0.02% |
Costco Wholesale Corp Asset Resilience Ratio by Year (1994–2025)
Costco Wholesale Corp asset resilience ratio by year from 1994 to 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 | -- |
About 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