Operating Profit Margin
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Calculation
Walmart Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating income1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 3.96% | = | 100 | × | 20,568 | ÷ | 519,926 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 4.30% | = | 100 | × | 21,957 | ÷ | 510,329 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 4.12% | = | 100 | × | 20,437 | ÷ | 495,761 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 4.73% | = | 100 | × | 22,764 | ÷ | 481,317 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 5.04% | = | 100 | × | 24,105 | ÷ | 478,614 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 5.63% | = | 100 | × | 27,147 | ÷ | 482,229 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 5.68% | = | 100 | × | 26,872 | ÷ | 473,076 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 5.96% | = | 100 | × | 27,801 | ÷ | 466,114 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 5.98% | = | 100 | × | 26,558 | ÷ | 443,854 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 6.10% | = | 100 | × | 25,542 | ÷ | 418,952 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 5.91% | = | 100 | × | 23,950 | ÷ | 405,046 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 5.68% | = | 100 | × | 22,798 | ÷ | 401,244 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 5.87% | = | 100 | × | 21,996 | ÷ | 374,526 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 5.94% | = | 100 | × | 20,497 | ÷ | 344,992 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 5.93% | = | 100 | × | 18,530 | ÷ | 312,427 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 5.99% | = | 100 | × | 17,091 | ÷ | 285,222 |
Based on: 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., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walmart Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Home Depot Inc. | Target Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 3.96% | — | — | 8.30% | 14.37% | 6.04% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 4.30% | 5.18% | 3.17% | 8.26% | 14.35% | 5.52% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 4.12% | 5.33% | 3.24% | 8.55% | 14.55% | 6.00% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 4.73% | 2.31% | 3.26% | 9.39% | 14.19% | 7.15% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 5.04% | 3.08% | 3.16% | 9.53% | 13.30% | 7.49% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 5.63% | 2.09% | 3.19% | 9.36% | 12.59% | 6.25% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 5.68% | 0.20% | 2.92% | 9.92% | 11.63% | 5.83% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 5.96% | 1.00% | 2.97% | 10.33% | 10.39% | 7.46% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 5.98% | 1.11% | 2.84% | 10.07% | 9.46% | 7.77% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 6.10% | 1.79% | 2.80% | 9.77% | 8.59% | 7.98% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 5.91% | 4.11% | 2.72% | 8.08% | 7.26% | 7.37% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 5.68% | 4.61% | 2.54% | — | 6.11% | 7.00% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 5.87% | 4.39% | 2.77% | — | 9.36% | 8.58% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 5.94% | 4.42% | 2.55% | — | 10.65% | 8.76% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 5.93% | 3.63% | 2.76% | — | 11.49% | 8.43% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 5.99% | 5.09% | 2.84% | — | 10.84% | 7.88% |
Based on: 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).