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WALMART INC (WMT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WMT - US9311421039 - Common Stock

116.7 USD
+1.18 (+1.02%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:07:44 PM
116.61 USD
-0.09 (-0.08%)
After Hours: 12/12/2025, 8:07:44 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, WMT scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WMT was compared to 39 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 quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
Each year in the past 5 years WMT has been profitable.
In the past 5 years WMT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WMT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWMT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of WMT (7.94%) is better than 82.05% of its industry peers.
WMT has a better Return On Equity (23.84%) than 74.36% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.07%, WMT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WMT is above the industry average of 8.85%.
Industry RankSector 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%
WMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWMT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20

1.3 Margins

WMT's Profit Margin of 3.26% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WMT outperforms 79.49% 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 71.79% 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 56.41% of its industry peers.
WMT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWMT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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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.
The number of shares outstanding for WMT has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WMT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WMT Yearly Shares OutstandingWMT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B
WMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWMT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50B 100B 150B 200B 250B

2.2 Solvency

WMT has an Altman-Z score of 6.06. This indicates that WMT is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WMT has a Altman-Z score of 6.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. WMT outperforms 87.18% of its industry peers.
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 61.54% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, WMT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.85% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.51
Debt/FCF 3.48
Altman-Z 6.06
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.59%
WMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWMT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.80 indicates that WMT may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.80, WMT is not doing good in the industry: 82.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WMT has a Quick Ratio of 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that WMT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WMT (0.24) is worse than 84.62% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.8
Quick Ratio 0.24
WMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWMT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B 80B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WMT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 4.90%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 8.80% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
WMT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.34%.
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

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

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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.
WMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWMT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 200B 400B 600B 800B
WMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWMT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 45.41, the valuation of WMT can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WMT is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.56, WMT is valued quite expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 39.04, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WMT.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, WMT is valued quite expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.41
Fwd PE 39.04
WMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWMT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

64.10% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WMT, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
74.36% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WMT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 60.94
EV/EBITDA 22.52
WMT Per share dataWMT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

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)7.43
PEG (5Y)5.16
EPS Next 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WMT has a yearly dividend return of 0.92%, which is pretty low.
WMT's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 0.76.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.92, WMT pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.87.
Industry RankSector 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
WMT Yearly Dividends per shareWMT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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 2Y9.12%
EPS Next 3Y9.95%
WMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWMT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B
WMT Dividend Payout.WMT Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WMT Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WALMART INC

NASDAQ:WMT (12/12/2025, 8:07:44 PM)

After market: 116.61 -0.09 (-0.08%)

116.7

+1.18 (+1.02%)

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 Owners36.55%
Inst Owner Change-3.43%
Ins Owners0.34%
Ins Owner Change-1.61%
Market Cap930.12B
Revenue(TTM)703.06B
Net Income(TTM)22.91B
Analysts85.42
Price Target120.86 (3.56%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio2.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.92%
Yearly Dividend0.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.32%
DP31.92%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date12-12 2025-12-12 (0.235)
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)5.36%
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)0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 45.41
Fwd PE 39.04
P/S 1.32
P/FCF 60.94
P/OCF 22.7
P/B 9.68
P/tB 13.81
EV/EBITDA 22.52
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY2.2%
EPS(NY)2.99
Fwd EY2.56%
FCF(TTM)1.92
FCFY1.64%
OCF(TTM)5.14
OCFY4.41%
SpS88.21
BVpS12.06
TBVpS8.45
PEG (NY)7.43
PEG (5Y)5.16
Graham Number26.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 6.06
F-Score7
WACC8.59%
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 45.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.68.


Can you provide the financial health for WMT stock?

The financial health rating of WALMART INC (WMT) is 5 / 10.