114.12 USD
+0.94 (+0.83%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WMT. WMT was compared to 39 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WMT belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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
WMT had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WMT had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
WMT has a Return On Assets of 7.94%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WMT outperforms 82.05% of its industry peers.
WMT has a Return On Equity of 23.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: WMT outperforms 74.36% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.07%, WMT belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.05% 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 8.84%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 3.26%, WMT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.49% of the companies in the same industry.
WMT's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
WMT has a better Operating Margin (4.12%) than 71.79% of its industry peers.
WMT's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
WMT has a Gross Margin of 24.91%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WMT outperforms 56.41% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WMT is still creating some value.
WMT has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WMT has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WMT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WMT has an Altman-Z score of 5.98. 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 5.98, WMT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.18% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.48. This is in the better half of the industry: WMT outperforms 61.54% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51 indicates that WMT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WMT has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.51) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.57%
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 82.05% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.24 indicates that WMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.24, WMT is not doing good in the industry: 84.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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.
WMT shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.38% yearly.
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
WMT is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.38% yearly.
WMT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
EPS Next 5Y8.38%
Revenue Next Year4.73%
Revenue Next 2Y4.82%
Revenue Next 3Y4.73%
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.
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 44.40 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WMT.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WMT is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
WMT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.18, the valuation of WMT can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WMT is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.54% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
WMT is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.18 |
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 64.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
74.36% 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 | 59.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.87 |
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)7.27
PEG (5Y)5.05
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.92%, WMT is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
WMT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.00.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.92, WMT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.92% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
NASDAQ:WMT (12/11/2025, 10:26:08 AM)
114.12
+0.94 (+0.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners36.55%
Inst Owner Change-3.44%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change-1.56%
Market Cap909.56B
Revenue(TTM)703.06B
Net Income(TTM)22.91B
Analysts85.42
Price Target120.86 (5.91%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio2.33
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.92% |
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.32%
DP31.92%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
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)5.05%
PT rev (3m)5.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.02%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 44.4 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.18 | ||
| P/S | 1.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 59.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.2 | ||
| P/B | 9.47 | ||
| P/tB | 13.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 21.87 |
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY2.25%
EPS(NY)2.99
Fwd EY2.62%
FCF(TTM)1.92
FCFY1.68%
OCF(TTM)5.14
OCFY4.51%
SpS88.21
BVpS12.06
TBVpS8.45
PEG (NY)7.27
PEG (5Y)5.05
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 | 5.98 |
F-Score7
WACC8.57%
ROIC/WACC1.41
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 Y6.11%
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
EPS Next 5Y8.38%
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 3Y4.73%
Revenue Next 5Y4.47%
EBIT growth 1Y0.81%
EBIT growth 3Y1.05%
EBIT growth 5Y6.45%
EBIT Next Year51.77%
EBIT Next 3Y21.96%
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 FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WMT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WMT.
What is the valuation status for 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 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WMT stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WALMART INC (WMT) is 44.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.47.
Can you provide the financial health for WMT stock?
The financial health rating of WALMART INC (WMT) is 5 / 10.