128 USD
+0.29 (+0.23%)
At close: Feb 4, 2026
127.5 USD
-0.5 (-0.39%)
After Hours: 2/4/2026, 8:00:03 PM
Overall WMT gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WMT against 38 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WMT has an average financial health and profitability rating. WMT is quite expensive at the moment. 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 7.94% is amongst the best of the industry. WMT outperforms 81.58% 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 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- WMT's Return On Invested Capital of 12.07% is amongst the best of the industry. WMT outperforms 81.58% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WMT is significantly below the industry average of 28.25%.
| 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's Profit Margin of 3.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WMT outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WMT has remained more or less at the same level.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.12%, WMT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 57.89% of its industry peers.
- 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
- An Altman-Z score of 6.34 indicates that WMT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.34, WMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.48, WMT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- WMT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating WMT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WMT (0.51) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.34 |
ROIC/WACC1.39
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.80 indicates that WMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WMT has a worse Current ratio (0.80) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.24 indicates that WMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WMT (0.24) is worse than 84.21% 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.
- WMT shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 8.80% yearly.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.71% 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 4.96% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.14%
EPS Next 2Y9.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
EPS Next 5Y8.71%
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.78%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 49.81 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WMT.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WMT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WMT is more expensive than 68.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WMT to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.25), we can say WMT is valued expensively.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 42.70, WMT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- WMT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.50. WMT is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 71.05% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WMT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 73.68% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WMT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 66.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.57 |
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)8.11
PEG (5Y)5.66
EPS Next 2Y9.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WMT has a yearly dividend return of 0.79%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.74, WMT pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.79, WMT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WMT has a limited annual growth rate of 3.32%.
- WMT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)3.32%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
- 31.92% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WMT. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- WMT's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP31.92%
EPS Next 2Y9.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-20 2025-11-20/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-19 2026-02-19/amc
Inst Owners36.56%
Inst Owner Change-2.95%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change-1.48%
Market Cap1.02T
Revenue(TTM)703.06B
Net Income(TTM)22.91B
Analysts85.42
Price Target124.14 (-3.02%)
Short Float %1.5%
Short Ratio2.06
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.79% |
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.32%
DP31.92%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
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)1.42%
PT rev (3m)7.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 49.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 42.7 | ||
| P/S | 1.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 66.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.9 | ||
| P/B | 10.62 | ||
| P/tB | 15.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 24.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY2.01%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY2.34%
FCF(TTM)1.92
FCFY1.5%
OCF(TTM)5.14
OCFY4.02%
SpS88.21
BVpS12.06
TBVpS8.45
PEG (NY)8.11
PEG (5Y)5.66
Graham Number26.4
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 | 6.34 |
F-Score7
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC1.39
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 Y6.14%
EPS Next 2Y9.28%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
EPS Next 5Y8.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.34%
Revenue growth 3Y5.94%
Revenue growth 5Y5.38%
Sales Q2Q%5.84%
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.78%
Revenue Next 5Y4.96%
EBIT growth 1Y0.81%
EBIT growth 3Y1.05%
EBIT growth 5Y6.45%
EBIT Next Year51.53%
EBIT Next 3Y22.13%
EBIT Next 5Y15.85%
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 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 6.14% in the next year.