WALMART INC (WMT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WMT - US9311421039 - Common Stock
96.61 EUR
+0.16 (+0.17%)
Taking everything into account, WMT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WMT was compared to 26 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WMT scores excellent on profitability, but 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
In the past year WMT was profitable.
In the past year WMT had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WMT has always been profitable.
WMT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 7.94%, WMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WMT (23.84%) is better than 84.62% of its industry peers.
WMT's Return On Invested Capital of 12.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WMT outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WMT is above the industry average of 9.49%.
| 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
WMT has a better Profit Margin (3.26%) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WMT has remained more or less at the same level.
WMT has a Operating Margin of 4.12%. This is in the better half of the industry: WMT outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
WMT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
WMT's Gross Margin of 24.91% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WMT outperforms 53.85% of 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
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.
WMT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 5.98 indicates that WMT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.98, WMT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.31% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WMT is 3.48, which is a good value as it means it would take WMT, 3.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WMT has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.48. This is in the better half of the industry: WMT outperforms 76.92% 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 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.98 |
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.80, WMT is doing worse than 61.54% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a worse Quick ratio (0.24) than 88.46% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.80% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, WMT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.34% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.38% on average over the past years.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, WMT will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.38% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.47% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.1%
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y10.03%
EPS Next 5Y8.38%
Revenue Next Year4.76%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4.82%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 44.11, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WMT.
WMT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WMT is more expensive than 69.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.17, WMT is valued quite expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.89, the valuation of WMT can be described as expensive.
WMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WMT is more expensive than 76.92% 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 23.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.89 |
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 69.23% 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 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 59.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of WMT may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)7.23
PEG (5Y)5.02
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y10.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WMT has a yearly dividend return of 0.84%, which is pretty low.
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 1.94, WMT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
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.
WMT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP31.92%
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y10.03%
FRA:WMT (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
96.61
+0.16 (+0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.56%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap770.00B
Revenue(TTM)703.06B
Net Income(TTM)22.91B
Analysts85.42
Price Target104.39 (8.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% |
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)6.06%
PT rev (3m)6.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.11 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.89 | ||
| P/S | 1.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 59.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.08 | ||
| P/B | 9.42 | ||
| P/tB | 13.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.9 |
EPS(TTM)2.19
EY2.27%
EPS(NY)2.55
Fwd EY2.64%
FCF(TTM)1.63
FCFY1.69%
OCF(TTM)4.38
OCFY4.53%
SpS75.07
BVpS10.26
TBVpS7.19
PEG (NY)7.23
PEG (5Y)5.02
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 | 5.98 |
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 Y6.1%
EPS Next 2Y9.25%
EPS Next 3Y10.03%
EPS Next 5Y8.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.34%
Revenue growth 3Y5.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.84%
Revenue Next Year4.76%
Revenue Next 2Y4.84%
Revenue Next 3Y4.82%
Revenue Next 5Y4.47%
EBIT growth 1Y0.81%
EBIT growth 3Y1.05%
EBIT growth 5Y6.45%
EBIT Next Year51.47%
EBIT Next 3Y22.17%
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 5 / 10 to WMT.DE.
What is the valuation status of WALMART INC (WMT.DE) 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.
How financially healthy is WALMART INC?
The financial health rating of WALMART INC (WMT.DE) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for WALMART INC (WMT.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WALMART INC (WMT.DE) is expected to grow by 6.1% in the next year.