Is Costco Stock an Undervalued Stock to Buy? | COST Stock Analysis
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Parkev Tatevosian, CFA04 Jun 2026, 11:45 UTC
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The analysis focuses on Costco (COST), which experienced a price drop from approximately $1096.24 to $945.38 in the past month. This decline followed a miss in earnings per share (EPS) estimates, with actual EPS at $4.93 compared to an estimate of $4.92. The report cited increased gasoline prices and costs impacting margins. Despite the price drop, the presenter notes that Costco's stock shows potential for growth due to its ability to attract customers with value offerings like fuel savings, and its expansion plans, including new international locations. The company's financial stability is supported by a lower cost of debt (5.5%) and a beta of 0.95, suggesting it is less volatile than the overall market. The calculated intrinsic value per share is estimated at $758.91, while the current market price is $945.11, indicating the stock is currently overvalued based on this specific valuation metric. However, the presenter revises cash flow projections upwards and lowers the discount rate (WACC) and beta, leading to a revised fair value estimate of $846.11. This suggests that despite the previous overvaluation indication, the stock may now be trading at a discount relative to its revised intrinsic value. The presenter's overall outlook suggests Costco's strong fundamentals and growth potential, even with current market challenges, position it as a potentially attractive investment, albeit with a lower expected return due to its high current price and revised discount rate.
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