WALMART INC (WMT.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:WMT - US9311421039 - Common Stock
95.95 EUR
+0.46 (+0.48%)
WMT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 25 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WMT has a great profitability rating, 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.
WMT had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WMT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WMT has a Return On Assets of 7.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WMT outperforms 92.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.84%, WMT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.07%, WMT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WMT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.73%. This is above the industry average of 9.36%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 3.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WMT outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
WMT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
WMT has a better Operating Margin (4.12%) than 72.00% of its industry peers.
WMT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WMT (24.91%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WMT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WMT is still 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
WMT has an Altman-Z score of 5.93. This indicates that WMT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.93, WMT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.48 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WMT outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that WMT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WMT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.51 is amongst the best of the industry. WMT outperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC8.38%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.80 indicates that WMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WMT has a Current ratio of 0.80. This is in the lower half of the industry: WMT underperforms 64.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.24 indicates that WMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WMT has a Quick ratio of 0.24. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WMT underperforms 96.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.90% over the past year.
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.
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
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.
WMT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.04%
EPS Next 2Y8.61%
EPS Next 3Y10.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.38%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.47%
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.
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 43.42, WMT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WMT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WMT is more expensive than 76.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say WMT is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.74, WMT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WMT is valued more expensive than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.21. WMT is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WMT is valued a bit more expensive than 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WMT is valued expensively inside the industry as 84.00% of the companies are valued cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 58.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
WMT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)8.61
PEG (5Y)4.94
EPS Next 2Y8.61%
EPS Next 3Y10.07%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WMT has a yearly dividend return of 0.92%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.80, WMT is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.92, WMT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| 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
31.92% 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.
DP31.92%
EPS Next 2Y8.61%
EPS Next 3Y10.07%
FRA:WMT (12/2/2025, 9:04:50 AM)
95.95
+0.46 (+0.48%)
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 Cap764.99B
Revenue(TTM)703.06B
Net Income(TTM)22.91B
Analysts85.71
Price Target98.42 (2.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.92% |
Yearly Dividend0.72
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)-0.04%
PT rev (3m)1.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.74 | ||
| P/S | 1.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 58.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.74 | ||
| P/B | 9.27 | ||
| P/tB | 13.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.51 |
EPS(TTM)2.21
EY2.3%
EPS(NY)2.54
Fwd EY2.65%
FCF(TTM)1.64
FCFY1.71%
OCF(TTM)4.41
OCFY4.6%
SpS75.72
BVpS10.35
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)8.61
PEG (5Y)4.94
Graham Number22.69
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 | 5.93 |
F-Score7
WACC8.38%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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 3Y10.07%
EPS Next 5Y8.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.34%
Revenue growth 3Y5.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.84%
Revenue Next Year4.28%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.49%
Revenue Next 5Y4.47%
EBIT growth 1Y0.81%
EBIT growth 3Y1.05%
EBIT growth 5Y6.45%
EBIT Next Year50.5%
EBIT Next 3Y21.81%
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 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 43.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.27.
Can you provide the financial health for WMT stock?
The financial health rating of WALMART INC (WMT.DE) is 5 / 10.