WALMART INC (WMT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:WMT • US9311421039
127.95 USD
+3.53 (+2.84%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
127.43 USD
-0.52 (-0.41%)
Pre-Market: 3/2/2026, 5:41:39 AM
Taking everything into account, WMT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WMT was compared to 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WMT has an average financial health and profitability rating. While showing a medium growth rate, WMT is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WMT was profitable.
- 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
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 7.69%, WMT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- WMT has a Return On Equity of 21.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: WMT outperforms 73.68% of its industry peers.
- WMT has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.35%) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WMT is significantly below the industry average of 28.42%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.69% | ||
| ROE | 21.98% | ||
| ROIC | 12.35% |
ROA(3y)7.1%
ROA(5y)6.33%
ROE(3y)20.61%
ROE(5y)18.7%
ROIC(3y)12.82%
ROIC(5y)12.9%
1.3 Margins
- With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.07%, WMT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- WMT's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 4.18%, WMT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WMT has declined.
- WMT's Gross Margin of 24.93% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WMT outperforms 57.89% 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 | 4.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.07% | ||
| GM | 24.93% |
OM growth 3Y1.39%
OM growth 5Y-2.8%
PM growth 3Y17.12%
PM growth 5Y4.91%
GM growth 3Y1.07%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
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.
- WMT has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.58 indicates that WMT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WMT has a Altman-Z score of 6.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. WMT outperforms 92.11% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WMT is 3.45, which is a good value as it means it would take WMT, 3.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- WMT's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.45 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WMT outperforms 68.42% of its industry peers.
- WMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.47. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.47, WMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC8.39%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.79 indicates that WMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.79, WMT is doing worse than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 84.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| 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 5.58%.
- WMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 7.49% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, WMT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.73% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, WMT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.58%
EPS 3Y8.18%
EPS 5Y7.49%
EPS Q2Q%12.12%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.73%
Revenue growth 3Y5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y4.99%
Sales Q2Q%5.6%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.04% 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 5.04% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.09%
EPS Next 2Y12.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%
EPS Next 5Y9.04%
Revenue Next Year4.93%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.13%
Revenue Next 5Y5.04%
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 accelerating.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 48.28, the valuation of WMT can be described as expensive.
- 68.42% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WMT, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- WMT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.07.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 42.69, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WMT.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WMT.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.05, WMT is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.69 |
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 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WMT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.42% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 68.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.94 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WMT's earnings are expected to grow with 12.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)3.69
PEG (5Y)6.45
EPS Next 2Y12.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WMT has a yearly dividend return of 0.79%, which is pretty low.
- WMT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.69.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WMT's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WMT has a limited annual growth rate of 5.41%.
- WMT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- WMT has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.41%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- WMT pays out 34.29% 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.
DP34.29%
EPS Next 2Y12.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)02-19 2026-02-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-13 2026-05-13
Inst Owners36.56%
Inst Owner Change1.2%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change-1.38%
Market Cap1.02T
Revenue(TTM)713.16B
Net Income(TTM)21.89B
Analysts84.49
Price Target136.43 (6.63%)
Short Float %2.19%
Short Ratio3.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
Yearly Dividend0.94
Dividend Growth(5Y)5.41%
DP34.29%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date05-08 2026-05-08 (0.2475)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)1.54%
Min EPS beat(2)0.91%
Max EPS beat(2)2.17%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.3%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.16%
Max EPS beat(4)4.88%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)3.05%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)4.1%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)4.29%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.16%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.16%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.38%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.13%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.23%
PT rev (1m)9.89%
PT rev (3m)17.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.69 | ||
| P/S | 1.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 68.34 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.53 | ||
| P/B | 10.24 | ||
| P/tB | 14.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.94 |
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY2.07%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY2.34%
FCF(TTM)1.87
FCFY1.46%
OCF(TTM)5.22
OCFY4.08%
SpS89.48
BVpS12.5
TBVpS8.89
PEG (NY)3.69
PEG (5Y)6.45
Graham Number27.3
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.69% | ||
| ROE | 21.98% | ||
| ROCE | 16.83% | ||
| ROIC | 12.35% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.72% | ||
| OM | 4.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.07% | ||
| GM | 24.93% | ||
| FCFM | 2.09% |
ROA(3y)7.1%
ROA(5y)6.33%
ROE(3y)20.61%
ROE(5y)18.7%
ROIC(3y)12.82%
ROIC(5y)12.9%
ROICexc(3y)13.61%
ROICexc(5y)13.81%
ROICexgc(3y)16.77%
ROICexgc(5y)17.12%
ROCE(3y)17.19%
ROCE(5y)17.18%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.76%
ROICexc growth 3Y0.1%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.86%
OM growth 3Y1.39%
OM growth 5Y-2.8%
PM growth 3Y17.12%
PM growth 5Y4.91%
GM growth 3Y1.07%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.47 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 187.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.41% | ||
| Profit Quality | 68.16% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.58 |
F-Score7
WACC8.39%
ROIC/WACC1.47
Cap/Depr(3y)181.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)164.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.09%
Profit Quality(3y)76.93%
Profit Quality(5y)85.58%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.58%
EPS 3Y8.18%
EPS 5Y7.49%
EPS Q2Q%12.12%
EPS Next Y13.09%
EPS Next 2Y12.46%
EPS Next 3Y12.02%
EPS Next 5Y9.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.73%
Revenue growth 3Y5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y4.99%
Sales Q2Q%5.6%
Revenue Next Year4.93%
Revenue Next 2Y4.83%
Revenue Next 3Y5.13%
Revenue Next 5Y5.04%
EBIT growth 1Y1.63%
EBIT growth 3Y6.73%
EBIT growth 5Y2.05%
EBIT Next Year59.42%
EBIT Next 3Y23.97%
EBIT Next 5Y17.19%
FCF growth 1Y17.88%
FCF growth 3Y7.58%
FCF growth 5Y-10.38%
OCF growth 1Y14.05%
OCF growth 3Y12.96%
OCF growth 5Y2.87%
WALMART INC / WMT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WMT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WMT.
What is the valuation status of WALMART INC (WMT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to WALMART INC (WMT). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of WMT stock?
WALMART INC (WMT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is WALMART INC?
The financial health rating of WALMART INC (WMT) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for WALMART INC (WMT) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WALMART INC (WMT) is expected to grow by 13.09% in the next year.