Model BlendLOW agreement · 41% spread
COST Valuation Summary
Based on Clarity's multi-model valuation engine, COST (COST) has an estimated fair value of $540.47 per share, compared to its current market price of $998.10. The stock is currently trading 45.9% above Clarity's fair value estimate, resulting in a verdict of SIGNIFICANTLY OVERVALUED.
This valuation blends 6 independent models — including Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Companies, EV/Revenue, and 3 more. The primary weight is given to the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model, with Bayesian triangulation used to reconcile the estimates into a single blended fair value. The 6 models show low agreement with a 41% spread between the highest and lowest estimates.
Monte Carlo simulation across 5,000 scenarios estimates a 8.2% probability that the stock is trading below its intrinsic value, with a median simulated value of $457.58.
Clarity's 1-year price target is $584.01, reflecting expected earnings growth and margin trajectory.
COST is classified under the Consumer / Retail sector, and this valuation is based on 10-K · Filed 2025-10-08 filings sourced directly from SEC EDGAR. All models use trailing twelve month (TTM) financials where available, with sector-appropriate growth and discount rate assumptions.
Updated Mar 7, 2026, 12:50 AM UTC · Powered by Clarity Valuation Engine · Methodology