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- Balance Sheet: Assets
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- DuPont Analysis: Disaggregation of ROE, ROA, and Net Profit Margin
- Analysis of Reportable Segments
- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
- Net Profit Margin since 2005
- Debt to Equity since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
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Calculation
Walmart Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Net sales1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mar 31, 2005 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Walmart Inc. Annual Report.
The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, calculated from the provided share price and sales per share figures, exhibits a fluctuating pattern over the period from 2005 to 2026. Initial values indicate a relatively high P/S ratio, followed by a period of decline and subsequent stabilization before a more pronounced increase in later years.
- Initial Decline (2005-2007)
- From 2005 to 2007, the P/S ratio decreased from 0.74 to 0.57. This suggests that the market valuation relative to sales was decreasing during this period, potentially due to concerns about future growth or profitability, or an increase in the share price lagging behind sales growth.
- Stabilization and Fluctuations (2008-2011)
- Between 2008 and 2011, the P/S ratio remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 0.44 and 0.56. This period encompasses the global financial crisis, and the stability may indicate that the company was perceived as a relatively safe investment during economic uncertainty. However, the ratio did not demonstrate significant growth.
- Moderate Fluctuations (2012-2016)
- From 2012 to 2016, the P/S ratio experienced moderate fluctuations, ranging from 0.45 to 0.70. The ratio generally remained within a narrow band, suggesting a consistent, but not dramatically changing, market valuation relative to sales. A slight upward trend is observable towards the end of this period.
- Increasing Trend (2017-2026)
- Beginning in 2017, the P/S ratio demonstrates a clear upward trend, increasing from 0.53 to 1.43 by 2026. This indicates a growing market confidence in the company’s ability to generate sales relative to its share price. The most significant increase occurs between 2022 and 2026, with the ratio nearly doubling. This could be attributed to factors such as improved financial performance, positive market sentiment, or changes in investor expectations.
Overall, the P/S ratio has shown a long-term increasing trend, particularly in the most recent years. While earlier periods exhibited stability or decline, the latter portion of the analyzed timeframe suggests a strengthening market valuation relative to sales.
Comparison to Competitors
Walmart Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walmart Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Target Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | |||
| Mar 14, 2025 | |||
| Mar 15, 2024 | |||
| Mar 17, 2023 | |||
| Mar 18, 2022 | |||
| Mar 19, 2021 | |||
| Mar 20, 2020 | |||
| Mar 28, 2019 | |||
| Mar 30, 2018 | |||
| Mar 31, 2017 | |||
| Mar 30, 2016 | |||
| Apr 1, 2015 | |||
| Mar 21, 2014 | |||
| Mar 26, 2013 | |||
| Mar 27, 2012 | |||
| Mar 30, 2011 | |||
| Mar 30, 2010 | |||
| Apr 1, 2009 | |||
| Mar 31, 2008 | |||
| Mar 27, 2007 | |||
| Mar 29, 2006 | |||
| Mar 31, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Walmart Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ||
| Mar 14, 2025 | ||
| Mar 15, 2024 | ||
| Mar 17, 2023 | ||
| Mar 18, 2022 | ||
| Mar 19, 2021 | ||
| Mar 20, 2020 | ||
| Mar 28, 2019 | ||
| Mar 30, 2018 | ||
| Mar 31, 2017 | ||
| Mar 30, 2016 | ||
| Apr 1, 2015 | ||
| Mar 21, 2014 | ||
| Mar 26, 2013 | ||
| Mar 27, 2012 | ||
| Mar 30, 2011 | ||
| Mar 30, 2010 | ||
| Apr 1, 2009 | ||
| Mar 31, 2008 | ||
| Mar 27, 2007 | ||
| Mar 29, 2006 | ||
| Mar 31, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Walmart Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | ||
| Mar 14, 2025 | ||
| Mar 15, 2024 | ||
| Mar 17, 2023 | ||
| Mar 18, 2022 | ||
| Mar 19, 2021 | ||
| Mar 20, 2020 | ||
| Mar 28, 2019 | ||
| Mar 30, 2018 | ||
| Mar 31, 2017 | ||
| Mar 30, 2016 | ||
| Apr 1, 2015 | ||
| Mar 21, 2014 | ||
| Mar 26, 2013 | ||
| Mar 27, 2012 | ||
| Mar 30, 2011 | ||
| Mar 30, 2010 | ||
| Apr 1, 2009 | ||
| Mar 31, 2008 | ||
| Mar 27, 2007 | ||
| Mar 29, 2006 | ||
| Mar 31, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2026-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).