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COST
Consumer / Retail10-K · Filed 2025-10-08
Clarity Fair Value
$540.47
SIGNIFICANTLY OVERVALUED (-45.9%)
Market Price
$998.10
45.9% Downside
$486$665$844$1.0K$1.2K202620282030203220342036Market $998
Fair Value PathMarket Price

Model BlendLOW agreement · 41% spread

DCF$613.15 · 24%
Comps$568.42 · 19%
EV/Rev$1007.24 · 19%
Residual Income$324.41 · 13%
ROIC Fade$168.00 · 13%
DDM$251.22 · 13%
Beta
Shares
445M
1Y Target
$584.01
EPV Floor
$278.43

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.

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Updated Mar 7, 2026, 12:50 AM UTC · Powered by Clarity Valuation Engine · Methodology

COST (COST) Valuation Summary

Clarity's 6-model valuation engine estimates COST (COST) at $540.47 per share, compared to the current market price of $998.10. This represents a 45.9% downside from the current price. The verdict is SIGNIFICANTLY OVERVALUED.

This valuation was generated from COST's 10-K · Filed 2025-10-08 filing, classified in the Consumer / Retail sector with high confidence. Model agreement is LOW with a 41% spread across models.

Models used: DCF (scenario-weighted), Residual Income, Comparable Companies, EV/Revenue, ROIC Fade, and Dividend Discount Model. All data sourced from SEC EDGAR and validated against XBRL structured filings.