Costco Wholesale vs Walmart: Fair Value & Quality
Both stocks run through our valuation models. Here is how Costco Wholesale (COST) and Walmart (WMT) compare, as of Aug 8, 2026.
Head-to-head numbers
Green value = the better side for that row (for valuation multiples: lower = cheaper).
Walmart leads: 6 to 8 metric wins.
Dash = not meaningfully computable, for example with negative equity.
Quality in detail
The quality score, broken down into the same factor families as on the stock page, 0 to 100 per family.
What the models say
The median fair value (base case) per model family, each in the currency of its trading venue. Green = above the current price, red = below.
Costco Wholesale
26 of 26 models see the stock below the current price.
Walmart
24 of 24 models see the stock below the current price.
Scenario ranges
From our cautious bear case to the optimistic bull case. The white tick is the current price: left of fair value means room to run.
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Ranked within their sector
Where each stock sits within its sector peer group. Band = middle 50% of peers, tick = median, dot = this stock.
Costco Wholesale · Consumer Staples
Walmart · Consumer Staples
Bottom line
As of Aug 8, 2026, Fair Value Calculator sees Walmart as the less overvalued of the two: Costco Wholesale trades at $949 versus a fair value of $384 (-60%), while Walmart trades at $112 versus $48.65 (-57%).
Costco Wholesale has the higher quality score (63/100).
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A model-based valuation snapshot from 21 models. Values change with price and fundamentals; the date shown above applies.