WALMART INC (WMT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:WMT - US9311421039 - Common Stock
88.63 EUR
-0.36 (-0.4%)
Overall WMT gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WMT against 22 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 quite expensive at the moment. 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.
WMT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WMT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WMT has a better Return On Assets (7.88%) than 95.45% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.69%, WMT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WMT (12.80%) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
WMT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.73%. This is above the industry average of 9.17%.
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
The Profit Margin of WMT (3.08%) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
WMT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
WMT has a better Operating Margin (4.18%) than 81.82% of its industry peers.
WMT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WMT (38.66%) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
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 | 38.66% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WMT has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
WMT has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WMT has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.10 indicates that WMT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WMT has a Altman-Z score of 6.10. This is amongst the best in the industry. WMT outperforms 95.45% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WMT (3.65) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.50 indicates that WMT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WMT has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.50) than 86.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.5 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC8.4%
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 worse Current ratio (0.79) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.23 indicates that WMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.23, WMT is not doing good in the industry: 90.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WMT does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has 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 | 0.79 | ||
| 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 6.30%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.80% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.23% in the past 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)6.3%
EPS 3Y5.3%
EPS 5Y8.8%
EPS Q2Q%1.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.23%
Revenue growth 3Y5.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%4.76%
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 9.19% on average per year.
WMT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.3%
EPS Next 2Y8.58%
EPS Next 3Y9.54%
EPS Next 5Y9.19%
Revenue Next Year4.29%
Revenue Next 2Y4.47%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
WMT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 41.42.
WMT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WMT is more expensive than 68.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.41. WMT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
WMT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.45.
WMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WMT is more expensive than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, WMT is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.45 |
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 68.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WMT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WMT is more expensive than 77.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 60.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.64 |
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)7.82
PEG (5Y)4.71
EPS Next 2Y8.58%
EPS Next 3Y9.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WMT has a yearly dividend return of 0.93%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.06, WMT is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, WMT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
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 33.30% 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.
DP33.3%
EPS Next 2Y8.58%
EPS Next 3Y9.54%
FRA:WMT (9/18/2025, 5:21:29 PM)
88.63
-0.36 (-0.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.09%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap706.63B
Analysts85.42
Price Target98.81 (11.49%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.93% |
Yearly Dividend0.71
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)1.59%
PT rev (3m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)4.83%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.34%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.67%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 41.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.45 | ||
| P/S | 1.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 60.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.76 | ||
| P/B | 9.28 | ||
| P/tB | 13.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.64 |
EPS(TTM)2.14
EY2.41%
EPS(NY)2.5
Fwd EY2.82%
FCF(TTM)1.46
FCFY1.64%
OCF(TTM)4.07
OCFY4.6%
SpS73.45
BVpS9.55
TBVpS6.47
PEG (NY)7.82
PEG (5Y)4.71
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 | 38.66% | ||
| 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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.11%
ROICexcg 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 | 6.1 |
F-Score7
WACC8.4%
ROIC/WACC1.52
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)6.3%
EPS 3Y5.3%
EPS 5Y8.8%
EPS Q2Q%1.49%
EPS Next Y5.3%
EPS Next 2Y8.58%
EPS Next 3Y9.54%
EPS Next 5Y9.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.23%
Revenue growth 3Y5.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%4.76%
Revenue Next Year4.29%
Revenue Next 2Y4.47%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
Revenue Next 5Y4.31%
EBIT growth 1Y2.66%
EBIT growth 3Y1.05%
EBIT growth 5Y6.45%
EBIT Next Year50.97%
EBIT Next 3Y21.38%
EBIT Next 5Y14.69%
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%