Costco Wholesale(Cost) Financials: Total Asset Turnover Compared To Industry Average, Plus Other Key Ratios
Growth Trend (Last 5 Years)
Growth - total asset turnover
This chart shows the historical trend of total asset turnover for COST compared to its industry average over the recent years.
Ratio Definition and Interpretation
Name: Total Asset Turnover
Definition: Total asset turnover measures how efficiently the company generates sales from its entire asset base. A high turnover means the company gets a lot of sales out of relatively fewer assets — very efficient. A low turnover may suggest underused assets or bloated balance sheets.
Interpretation:
• In '2021', COST's total asset turnover was 3.31, reflecting overall efficiency in utilizing assets. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2021' stood at 2.09.
• In '2022', COST's total asset turnover was 3.68, reflecting overall efficiency in utilizing assets. The increase since '2021' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2022' stood at 1.76. Industry average declined by 0.33 from previous year.
• In '2023', COST's total asset turnover was 3.64, reflecting overall efficiency in utilizing assets. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2023' stood at 1.76. Industry average increased by 0.00 compared to previous year.
• In '2024', COST's total asset turnover was 3.67, reflecting overall efficiency in utilizing assets. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2024' stood at 1.77. Industry average increased by 0.01 compared to previous year.
Overall, COST's total asset turnover has steadily improved over the past 4 years.
Formula: Total Asset Turnover = Net Sales / Total Assets
Good Range: Ranges from 0.5 to 2 depending on business type.