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The latest data point for COST's EV/EBITDA ratio, recorded in Q2'26, stands at 131.93, marking a substantial surge from the previous quarter's value of 26.72 in Q1'26. This elevated multiple suggests heightened market expectations for future earnings growth or potential overvaluation relative to operational cash flows. Over the period from Q3'23 to Q2'26, the EV/EBITDA ratio exhibited a general upward trajectory, rising steadily from 21.10 in Q3'23 to a peak of 33.43 in Q3'25, reflecting increasing investor confidence in COST's expansion and profitability. However, the metric showed volatility in later quarters, with a dip to 26.72 in Q1'26 before the dramatic spike to 131.93 in Q2'26, indicating possible market reactions to earnings surprises, acquisitions, or broader sector dynamics in the retail industry.