Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) — Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) has a Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio of 0.07x as of May 2026, meaning its operating cash flow of $3.45 Billion could theoretically repay 0% of its total liabilities ($52.92 Billion) in one year. Check Costco Wholesale Corp investment reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
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Costco Wholesale Corp Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio (1989–2025)
Historical debt coverage capacity for Costco Wholesale Corp across 37 annual periods. Also explore balance sheet size of Costco Wholesale Corp for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Cash Flow-to-Debt Ratio for Costco Wholesale Corp (1989–2025)
Year-by-year debt coverage analysis for Costco Wholesale Corp. For market capitalisation and broader financial context, see Costco Wholesale Corp market cap and net worth.
| Year | CF-to-Debt Ratio | Operating CF (USD) | Total Liabilities | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.28x | $13.34 Billion | $47.94 Billion | ▲ +13.4% |
| 2024 | 0.25x | $11.34 Billion | $46.21 Billion | ▼ -2.6% |
| 2023 | 0.25x | $11.07 Billion | $43.94 Billion | ▲ +48.3% |
| 2022 | 0.17x | $7.39 Billion | $43.52 Billion | ▼ -21.9% |
| 2021 | 0.22x | $8.96 Billion | $41.19 Billion | ▼ -9.6% |
| 2020 | 0.24x | $8.86 Billion | $36.85 Billion | ▲ +12.8% |
| 2019 | 0.21x | $6.36 Billion | $29.82 Billion | ▲ +2.4% |
| 2018 | 0.21x | $5.77 Billion | $27.73 Billion | ▼ -21.8% |
| 2017 | 0.27x | $6.73 Billion | $25.27 Billion | ▲ +68.4% |
| 2016 | 0.16x | $3.29 Billion | $20.83 Billion | ▼ -18.2% |
| 2015 | 0.19x | $4.29 Billion | $22.17 Billion | ▼ -0.5% |
| 2014 | 0.19x | $3.98 Billion | $20.51 Billion | ▲ +8.9% |
| 2013 | 0.18x | $3.44 Billion | $19.27 Billion | ▼ -14.7% |
| 2012 | 0.21x | $3.06 Billion | $14.62 Billion | ▼ -7.2% |
| 2011 | 0.23x | $3.20 Billion | $14.19 Billion | ▲ +4.5% |
| 2010 | 0.22x | $2.78 Billion | $12.88 Billion | ▲ +22.5% |
| 2009 | 0.18x | $2.09 Billion | $11.88 Billion | ▼ -7.6% |
| 2008 | 0.19x | $2.18 Billion | $11.41 Billion | ▲ +0.3% |
| 2007 | 0.19x | $2.08 Billion | $10.91 Billion | ▼ -13.7% |
| 2006 | 0.22x | $1.83 Billion | $8.29 Billion | ▼ -4.5% |
| 2005 | 0.23x | $1.78 Billion | $7.73 Billion | ▼ -18.5% |
| 2004 | 0.28x | $2.10 Billion | $7.41 Billion | ▲ +22.4% |
| 2003 | 0.23x | $1.51 Billion | $6.51 Billion | ▲ +32.0% |
| 2002 | 0.18x | $1.02 Billion | $5.81 Billion | ▼ -13.5% |
| 2001 | 0.20x | $1.03 Billion | $5.09 Billion | ▼ -18.8% |
| 2000 | 0.25x | $1.07 Billion | $4.28 Billion | ▲ +2.3% |
| 1999 | 0.24x | $940.90 Million | $3.85 Billion | ▲ +5.6% |
| 1998 | 0.23x | $737.60 Million | $3.19 Billion | ▲ +14.5% |
| 1997 | 0.20x | $590.20 Million | $2.92 Billion | ▲ +45.1% |
| 1996 | 0.14x | $426.40 Million | $3.06 Billion | ▲ +42.9% |
| 1995 | 0.10x | $278.40 Million | $2.86 Billion | ▼ -1.0% |
| 1994 | 0.10x | $247.80 Million | $2.52 Billion | ▼ -29.2% |
| 1993 | 0.14x | $295.80 Million | $2.12 Billion | ▼ -1.2% |
| 1992 | 0.14x | $155.10 Million | $1.10 Billion | ▼ -36.5% |
| 1991 | 0.22x | $237.40 Million | $1.07 Billion | ▲ +2.0% |
| 1990 | 0.22x | $126.00 Million | $579.00 Million | ▲ +1.8% |
| 1989 | 0.21x | $122.90 Million | $575.20 Million | — |