COST Debt Analysis
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW - Total Debt & Leverage Ratios
Data as of 8/31/2025
Debt Health Rating
Excellent
Very low debt levels with strong coverage
Key Debt Metrics
$6.73B
Combined long & short-term
0.21x
Leverage ratio
74.54x
Op. income / interest
Debt Structure
Long-term Debt
Due after 1 year
Short-term Debt
Due within 1 year
Annual Interest Expense
Cost of debt per year
Net Debt
Total debt minus cash
Leverage Ratios
Debt-to-Assets
Total debt / Total assets
Debt Service Coverage
Cash flow / Interest
Debt Activity (Annual)
New Debt Issued
-
Debt Repaid
$103.00M
Net Change
$-103.00M
Reducing debt
Balance Sheet Context
Cash & Equivalents
$17.38B
Total Assets
$83.64B
Stockholders Equity
$32.09B
Operating Income
$5.07B
Operating Cash Flow
$7.68B
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View Full Debt ReportFrequently Asked Questions
What is COST total debt?
COST has total debt of $6.73B, consisting of $6.62B in long-term debt and $108.00M in short-term debt.
What is COST debt-to-equity ratio?
COST's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.21x. This indicates conservative leverage.
What is COST interest coverage ratio?
COST has an interest coverage ratio of 74.54x, meaning it generates 74.5 times its annual interest expense in operating income. This indicates strong ability to service debt.
Is COST debt level healthy?
COST has a debt health rating of "Excellent". Very low debt levels with strong coverage. The company is actively reducing its debt levels.
How much is COST net debt?
COST's net debt (total debt minus cash) is $-10.66B. The negative value means the company has more cash than debt.