WALMART INC (WMT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WMT - US9311421039 - Common Stock
95.63 EUR
-0.54 (-0.56%)
Overall WMT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WMT against 26 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making WMT a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. WMT is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WMT had positive earnings in the past year.
WMT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WMT has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WMT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.94%, WMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
WMT has a Return On Equity of 23.84%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WMT outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.07%, WMT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WMT is above the industry average of 9.72%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.94% | ||
| ROE | 23.84% | ||
| ROIC | 12.07% |
ROA(3y)6.13%
ROA(5y)5.87%
ROE(3y)18.36%
ROE(5y)17.64%
ROIC(3y)12.73%
ROIC(5y)12.9%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of WMT (3.26%) is better than 92.31% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WMT has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 4.12%, WMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WMT has remained more or less at the same level.
WMT has a Gross Margin (24.91%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WMT has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.26% | ||
| GM | 24.91% |
OM growth 3Y-4.61%
OM growth 5Y1.02%
PM growth 3Y6.13%
PM growth 5Y0.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.33%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WMT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
WMT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WMT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WMT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WMT has an Altman-Z score of 5.97. This indicates that WMT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WMT's Altman-Z score of 5.97 is amongst the best of the industry. WMT outperforms 88.46% of its industry peers.
WMT has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.48. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WMT would need 3.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WMT has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.48) than 80.77% of its industry peers.
WMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating WMT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, WMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.62% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.97 |
ROIC/WACC1.42
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
WMT has a Current Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that WMT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WMT's Current ratio of 0.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WMT outperforms 42.31% of its industry peers.
WMT has a Quick Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that WMT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WMT's Quick ratio of 0.24 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WMT is outperformed by 84.62% of its industry peers.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for WMT is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.90%.
Measured over the past years, WMT shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 8.80% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WMT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.34% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WMT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.38% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.9%
EPS 3Y5.3%
EPS 5Y8.8%
EPS Q2Q%6.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.34%
Revenue growth 3Y5.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.84%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.38% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.47% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
EPS Next 5Y8.38%
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y4.47%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 43.67, WMT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
65.38% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WMT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WMT is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 37.58, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WMT.
WMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WMT is more expensive than 73.08% of the companies in the same industry.
WMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.01.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WMT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WMT is more expensive than 65.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
76.92% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WMT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 58.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WMT does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
WMT has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.15
PEG (5Y)4.96
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.92%, WMT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.79, WMT is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, WMT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.92% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WMT has a limited annual growth rate of 3.32%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
WMT pays out 31.92% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WMT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP31.92%
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
FRA:WMT (12/23/2025, 10:01:55 AM)
95.63
-0.54 (-0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap762.19B
Revenue(TTM)703.06B
Net Income(TTM)22.91B
Analysts85.42
Price Target102.54 (7.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.92% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.32%
DP31.92%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-3.49%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.16%
Max EPS beat(2)2.17%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.16%
Max EPS beat(4)4.88%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.97%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.03%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.31%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.16%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.2%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.08%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.28%
PT rev (1m)3.14%
PT rev (3m)3.77%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.58 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 58.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.85 | ||
| P/B | 9.32 | ||
| P/tB | 13.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.83 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY2.29%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY2.66%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY1.7%
OCF(TTM)4.38
OCFY4.58%
SpS75.11
BVpS10.27
TBVpS7.2
PEG (NY)7.15
PEG (5Y)4.96
Graham Number22.49
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.94% | ||
| ROE | 23.84% | ||
| ROCE | 16.76% | ||
| ROIC | 12.07% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.82% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.41% | ||
| OM | 4.12% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.26% | ||
| GM | 24.91% | ||
| FCFM | 2.17% |
ROA(3y)6.13%
ROA(5y)5.87%
ROE(3y)18.36%
ROE(5y)17.64%
ROIC(3y)12.73%
ROIC(5y)12.9%
ROICexc(3y)13.5%
ROICexc(5y)13.96%
ROICexgc(3y)16.63%
ROICexgc(5y)17.34%
ROCE(3y)17%
ROCE(5y)17.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.11%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.63%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.29%
OM growth 3Y-4.61%
OM growth 5Y1.02%
PM growth 3Y6.13%
PM growth 5Y0.1%
GM growth 3Y-0.33%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.14 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 185.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 95.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | 66.62% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.97 |
F-Score7
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC1.42
Cap/Depr(3y)170.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)145.24%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.14%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.71%
Profit Quality(3y)88.41%
Profit Quality(5y)110.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.9%
EPS 3Y5.3%
EPS 5Y8.8%
EPS Q2Q%6.9%
EPS Next Y6.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
EPS Next 5Y8.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.34%
Revenue growth 3Y5.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.84%
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y4.47%
EBIT growth 1Y0.81%
EBIT growth 3Y1.05%
EBIT growth 5Y6.45%
EBIT Next Year51.77%
EBIT Next 3Y21.96%
EBIT Next 5Y14.37%
FCF growth 1Y20.3%
FCF growth 3Y-0.68%
FCF growth 5Y-2.74%
OCF growth 1Y27.43%
OCF growth 3Y11.87%
OCF growth 5Y7.61%
WALMART INC / WMT.DE FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WMT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WMT.DE.
What is the valuation status for WMT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to WALMART INC (WMT.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of WMT stock?
WALMART INC (WMT.DE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WMT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WALMART INC (WMT.DE) is 43.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.32.
Can you provide the financial health for WMT stock?
The financial health rating of WALMART INC (WMT.DE) is 7 / 10.