Walmart Inc. (WMT)
Debt to Equity
since 2005
Difficulty: Beginner
Calculation
Walmart Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, calculation
| Debt to Equity | = | Total debt and obligations under capital leases1 | ÷ | Total Walmart shareholders’ equity1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.80 | = | 58,033 | ÷ | 72,496 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.60 | = | 46,487 | ÷ | 77,869 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.59 | = | 45,938 | ÷ | 77,798 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.62 | = | 50,034 | ÷ | 80,546 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.62 | = | 50,381 | ÷ | 81,394 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.74 | = | 56,641 | ÷ | 76,255 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.71 | = | 54,136 | ÷ | 76,343 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.75 | = | 53,427 | ÷ | 71,315 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.73 | = | 49,864 | ÷ | 68,542 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.58 | = | 41,320 | ÷ | 70,749 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 0.65 | = | 42,218 | ÷ | 65,285 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 0.69 | = | 44,671 | ÷ | 64,608 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.63 | = | 39,018 | ÷ | 61,573 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 0.73 | = | 38,819 | ÷ | 53,171 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 0.64 | = | 31,450 | ÷ | 49,396 |
Based on: 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 USD $ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Walmart Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walmart Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | eBay Inc. | Home Depot Inc. | Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Netflix Inc. | Target Corp. | TJX Cos. Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.80 | — | — | — | — | 4.45 | — | 1.00 | 0.44 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.60 | 0.54 | 0.51 | 1.47 | 18.59 | 2.89 | 1.98 | 0.99 | 0.43 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.59 | 0.89 | 0.62 | 1.24 | 5.45 | 2.44 | 1.81 | 1.16 | 0.49 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.62 | 0.40 | 0.43 | 0.85 | 3.37 | 1.65 | 1.26 | 0.98 | 0.38 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.58 | 1.03 | 1.84 | 1.14 | 1.07 | 0.91 | 0.38 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.74 | 0.77 | 0.41 | 0.38 | 1.18 | 0.89 | 0.48 | 0.85 | 0.30 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.71 | 0.33 | 0.46 | 0.17 | 0.61 | 0.66 | 0.37 | 1.07 | 0.21 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.75 | 0.38 | 0.11 | 0.22 | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.54 | 1.11 | 0.25 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.73 | 0.03 | 0.18 | 0.12 | 0.52 | 0.36 | 0.62 | 1.02 | 0.25 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.58 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.12 | 0.50 | 0.27 | 0.69 | 1.10 | 0.27 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 0.65 | 0.02 | 0.23 | 0.00 | 0.64 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 1.37 | 0.36 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 0.69 | 0.15 | 0.26 | 0.09 | 0.76 | 0.41 | 0.00 | 1.12 | 0.40 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.63 | 1.07 | 0.26 | 0.02 | 0.47 | 0.28 | 0.00 | 0.64 | 0.35 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 0.73 | 2.89 | 0.06 | 0.00 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.00 | 0.69 | 0.43 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 0.64 | 6.18 | 0.09 | 0.00 | 0.09 | 0.32 | 0.00 | 0.73 | 0.42 |
Based on: 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 (General Retailers)
Walmart Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to sector (General Retailers)
| Walmart Inc. | General Retailers | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.80 | — |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.60 | 0.91 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.59 | 0.96 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.62 | 0.79 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.62 | 0.77 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.74 | 0.72 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.71 | 0.61 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.75 | 0.60 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.73 | 0.54 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.58 | 0.49 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 0.65 | 0.56 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 0.69 | 0.62 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.63 | 0.49 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 0.73 | 0.45 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 0.64 | 0.42 |
Based on: 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 Services)
Walmart Inc., debt to equity, long-term trends, comparison to industry (Consumer Services)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2019 | 0.80 | — |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 0.59 | 1.02 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 0.62 | 0.93 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 0.62 | 0.90 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 0.74 | 0.72 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 0.71 | 0.64 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 0.75 | 0.64 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 0.73 | 0.61 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 0.58 | 0.56 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 0.65 | 0.57 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 0.69 | 0.64 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 0.63 | 0.53 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 0.73 | 0.48 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 0.64 | 0.45 |
Based on: 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).