$COST reported $30.0B in net sales for September, up 13% from a year ago. Comparable sales rose 11.4%, driven by a 19% surge in e-commerce. The numbers behind it: Revenue growth: Costco = 10.1% Walmart = 6.2% Valuation: PEG ratio: 3.7 Trailing P/E: 45x The wholesale giant operates 939 warehouses globally, anchoring its bulk-purchasing power. Seeking Alpha Quant Rating: Hold. Strong top-line momentum justifies a premium, but is it too much to pay? ▻