Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) — Capital Reinvestment Ratio
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has a Capital Reinvestment Ratio of 0.33x as of November 2025, meaning it reinvests 0% of its operating cash flow ($4.69 Billion) in capital expenditures ($1.53 Billion). See Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) balance sheet quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
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Costco Wholesale Corp Capital Reinvestment Ratio (1989–2025)
This chart tracks Costco Wholesale Corp's Capital Reinvestment Ratio across 37 annual periods. Check cash flow reinvestment rate of Costco Wholesale Corp to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Costco Wholesale Corp (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Capital Reinvestment Ratio for Costco Wholesale Corp from 1989 to 2025. For live market cap and broader valuation context, see how much is Costco Wholesale Corp worth.
| Year | Reinvestment Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.41x | $13.34 Billion | $5.50 Billion | ▼ -0.7% |
| 2024 | 0.42x | $11.34 Billion | $4.71 Billion | ▲ +6.3% |
| 2023 | 0.39x | $11.07 Billion | $4.32 Billion | ▼ -25.8% |
| 2022 | 0.53x | $7.39 Billion | $3.89 Billion | ▲ +31.4% |
| 2021 | 0.40x | $8.96 Billion | $3.59 Billion | ▲ +26.3% |
| 2020 | 0.32x | $8.86 Billion | $2.81 Billion | ▼ -32.8% |
| 2019 | 0.47x | $6.36 Billion | $3.00 Billion | ▼ -8.3% |
| 2018 | 0.51x | $5.77 Billion | $2.97 Billion | ▲ +38.2% |
| 2017 | 0.37x | $6.73 Billion | $2.50 Billion | ▼ -53.8% |
| 2016 | 0.80x | $3.29 Billion | $2.65 Billion | ▲ +44.1% |
| 2015 | 0.56x | $4.29 Billion | $2.39 Billion | ▲ +11.6% |
| 2014 | 0.50x | $3.98 Billion | $1.99 Billion | ▼ -17.5% |
| 2013 | 0.61x | $3.44 Billion | $2.08 Billion | ▲ +25.2% |
| 2012 | 0.48x | $3.06 Billion | $1.48 Billion | ▲ +20.0% |
| 2011 | 0.40x | $3.20 Billion | $1.29 Billion | ▲ +6.3% |
| 2010 | 0.38x | $2.78 Billion | $1.05 Billion | ▼ -36.5% |
| 2009 | 0.60x | $2.09 Billion | $1.25 Billion | ▼ -18.7% |
| 2008 | 0.73x | $2.18 Billion | $1.60 Billion | ▲ +10.1% |
| 2007 | 0.67x | $2.08 Billion | $1.39 Billion | ▲ +0.6% |
| 2006 | 0.66x | $1.83 Billion | $1.21 Billion | ▲ +18.9% |
| 2005 | 0.56x | $1.78 Billion | $995.43 Million | ▲ +66.0% |
| 2004 | 0.34x | $2.10 Billion | $705.62 Million | ▼ -37.5% |
| 2003 | 0.54x | $1.51 Billion | $810.66 Million | ▼ -47.3% |
| 2002 | 1.02x | $1.02 Billion | $1.04 Billion | ▼ -27.2% |
| 2001 | 1.40x | $1.03 Billion | $1.45 Billion | ▲ +22.2% |
| 2000 | 1.15x | $1.07 Billion | $1.23 Billion | ▲ +37.1% |
| 1999 | 0.84x | $940.90 Million | $787.90 Million | ▲ +8.0% |
| 1998 | 0.78x | $737.60 Million | $571.90 Million | ▼ -17.3% |
| 1997 | 0.94x | $590.20 Million | $553.40 Million | ▼ -21.1% |
| 1996 | 1.19x | $426.40 Million | $506.80 Million | ▼ -37.6% |
| 1995 | 1.91x | $278.40 Million | $530.60 Million | ▼ -0.5% |
| 1994 | 1.92x | $247.80 Million | $474.60 Million | ▲ +6.3% |
| 1993 | 1.80x | $295.80 Million | $533.00 Million | ▼ -35.6% |
| 1992 | 2.80x | $155.10 Million | $434.30 Million | ▲ +158.7% |
| 1991 | 1.08x | $237.40 Million | $257.00 Million | ▼ -15.6% |
| 1990 | 1.28x | $126.00 Million | $161.70 Million | ▼ -1.5% |
| 1989 | 1.30x | $122.90 Million | $160.20 Million | — |