Current Ratio
since 2005
Calculation
Walmart Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, calculation
| Current ratio | = | Current assets1 | ÷ | Current liabilities1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2021 | 0.97 | = | 90,067 | ÷ | 92,645 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.79 | = | 61,806 | ÷ | 77,790 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.80 | = | 61,897 | ÷ | 77,477 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.76 | = | 59,664 | ÷ | 78,521 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.86 | = | 57,689 | ÷ | 66,928 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.93 | = | 60,239 | ÷ | 64,619 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.97 | = | 63,278 | ÷ | 65,272 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.88 | = | 61,185 | ÷ | 69,345 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.83 | = | 59,940 | ÷ | 71,818 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.88 | = | 54,975 | ÷ | 62,300 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.89 | = | 51,893 | ÷ | 58,484 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.87 | = | 48,331 | ÷ | 55,561 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 0.88 | = | 48,949 | ÷ | 55,390 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 0.81 | = | 47,585 | ÷ | 58,454 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.90 | = | 46,588 | ÷ | 51,754 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 0.90 | = | 43,824 | ÷ | 48,826 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 0.90 | = | 38,491 | ÷ | 42,888 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-03-19), 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2015-04-01), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-27), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2009-04-01), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-31), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-27), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-29), 10-K (filing date: 2005-03-31).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Walmart Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walmart Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2021 | 0.97 | — |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.79 | 1.13 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.80 | 1.01 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.76 | 1.02 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.86 | 0.99 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.93 | 0.98 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.97 | 1.05 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.88 | 1.22 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.83 | 1.19 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.88 | 1.10 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.89 | 1.14 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.87 | 1.16 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 0.88 | 1.11 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 0.81 | 1.07 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.90 | 1.09 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 0.90 | 1.05 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 0.90 | 1.22 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-03-19), 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2015-04-01), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-27), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2009-04-01), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-31), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-27), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-29), 10-K (filing date: 2005-03-31).
Comparison to Sector (Food & Staples Retailing)
Walmart Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to sector (food & staples retailing)
| Walmart Inc. | Food & Staples Retailing | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2021 | 0.97 | — |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.79 | 0.88 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.80 | 0.85 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.76 | 0.81 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.86 | 0.89 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.93 | 0.94 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.97 | 0.98 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.88 | 0.94 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.83 | 0.89 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.88 | 0.92 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.89 | 0.93 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.87 | 0.91 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 0.88 | 0.92 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 0.81 | 0.85 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.90 | 0.93 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 0.90 | 0.92 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 0.90 | 0.94 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-03-19), 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2015-04-01), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-27), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2009-04-01), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-31), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-27), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-29), 10-K (filing date: 2005-03-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Walmart Inc., current ratio, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2021 | 0.97 | — |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 0.79 | 0.93 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.80 | 0.83 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.76 | 0.82 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.86 | 1.02 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.93 | 1.05 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.97 | 1.06 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.88 | 0.99 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.83 | 0.97 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.88 | 0.98 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.89 | 0.94 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.87 | 0.97 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 0.88 | 0.98 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 0.81 | 0.97 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.90 | 0.93 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 0.90 | 1.00 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 0.90 | 0.95 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2021-03-19), 10-K (filing date: 2020-03-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-03-28), 10-K (filing date: 2018-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2017-03-31), 10-K (filing date: 2016-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2015-04-01), 10-K (filing date: 2014-03-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-03-26), 10-K (filing date: 2012-03-27), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2010-03-30), 10-K (filing date: 2009-04-01), 10-K (filing date: 2008-03-31), 10-K (filing date: 2007-03-27), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-29), 10-K (filing date: 2005-03-31).