WALMART INC (WMT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WMT - US9311421039 - Common Stock
94.9 EUR
-0.27 (-0.28%)
Taking everything into account, WMT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WMT was compared to 25 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WMT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. 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.
WMT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WMT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WMT's Return On Assets of 7.88% is amongst the best of the industry. WMT outperforms 92.00% of its industry peers.
WMT has a better Return On Equity (23.69%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
WMT has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: WMT outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WMT is above the industry average of 9.34%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.73%) for WMT is below the current ROIC(12.80%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.88% | ||
| ROE | 23.69% | ||
| ROIC | 12.8% |
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.08%, WMT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WMT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
WMT has a better Operating Margin (4.18%) than 68.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WMT has remained more or less at the same level.
With a Gross Margin value of 24.90%, WMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WMT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.08% | ||
| GM | 24.9% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WMT is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WMT has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WMT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WMT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.23 indicates that WMT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.23, WMT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WMT is 3.65, which is a good value as it means it would take WMT, 3.65 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.65, WMT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50. This is a neutral value indicating WMT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WMT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.50) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.23 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC8.36%
2.3 Liquidity
WMT has a Current Ratio of 0.79. 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 has a Current ratio of 0.79. This is in the lower half of the industry: WMT underperforms 68.00% of its industry peers.
WMT has a Quick Ratio of 0.79. 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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.23) than 88.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.23 |
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%.
WMT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.80% yearly.
WMT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.07%.
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)5.07%
Revenue growth 3Y5.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.84%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.21% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
WMT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.04%
EPS Next 2Y8.61%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
EPS Next 5Y8.21%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 42.75, WMT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WMT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 76.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, WMT is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.13 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WMT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WMT indicates a rather expensive valuation: WMT more expensive than 80.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WMT is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.13 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WMT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WMT is more expensive than 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WMT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. WMT is more expensive than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 63.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.57 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of WMT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.48
PEG (5Y)4.86
EPS Next 2Y8.61%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
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 3.90, WMT is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, 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
33.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WMT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WMT is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP33.3%
EPS Next 2Y8.61%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
FRA:WMT (11/28/2025, 5:09:32 PM)
94.9
-0.27 (-0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.01%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.37%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap756.62B
Revenue(TTM)680.99B
Net Income(TTM)21.34B
Analysts85.71
Price Target98.42 (3.71%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.92% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.32%
DP33.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.16%
Max EPS beat(2)4.88%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.16%
Max EPS beat(4)7.81%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.63%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)5.89%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.74%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.29%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.11%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.26%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.27%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.43%
PT rev (1m)-0.04%
PT rev (3m)1.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.62%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.75 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.13 | ||
| P/S | 1.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 63.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.81 | ||
| P/B | 9.73 | ||
| P/tB | 14.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.22
EY2.34%
EPS(NY)2.56
Fwd EY2.69%
FCF(TTM)1.49
FCFY1.57%
OCF(TTM)4.16
OCFY4.38%
SpS75.04
BVpS9.75
TBVpS6.61
PEG (NY)8.48
PEG (5Y)4.86
Graham Number22.07
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.88% | ||
| ROE | 23.69% | ||
| ROCE | 17.33% | ||
| ROIC | 12.8% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.54% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.51% | ||
| OM | 4.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.08% | ||
| GM | 24.9% | ||
| FCFM | 1.98% |
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 Turnover2.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.65 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 182.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.56% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.49% | ||
| Profit Quality | 64.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.23 |
F-Score7
WACC8.36%
ROIC/WACC1.53
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 Y5.04%
EPS Next 2Y8.61%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
EPS Next 5Y8.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.07%
Revenue growth 3Y5.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.84%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.13%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%
EBIT growth 1Y2.66%
EBIT growth 3Y1.05%
EBIT growth 5Y6.45%
EBIT Next Year50.5%
EBIT Next 3Y21.39%
EBIT Next 5Y14.11%
FCF growth 1Y-28.45%
FCF growth 3Y-0.68%
FCF growth 5Y-2.74%
OCF growth 1Y1.68%
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 5 / 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 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WMT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WALMART INC (WMT.DE) is 42.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.73.
Can you provide the financial health for WMT stock?
The financial health rating of WALMART INC (WMT.DE) is 6 / 10.