Operating Profit Margin
since 2005
Calculation
Walmart Inc., operating profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Operating profit margin | = | 100 | × | Operating income1 | ÷ | Net sales1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2021 | 4.06% | = | 100 | × | 22,548 | ÷ | 555,233 |
| 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: 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., operating profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walmart Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2021 | 4.06% | — |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 3.96% | 3.33% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 4.30% | 3.17% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 4.12% | 3.24% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 4.73% | 3.26% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 5.04% | 3.16% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 5.63% | 3.19% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 5.68% | 2.92% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 5.96% | 2.97% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 5.98% | 2.84% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 6.10% | 2.80% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 5.91% | 2.72% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 5.68% | 2.54% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 5.87% | 2.77% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 5.94% | 2.55% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 5.93% | 2.76% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 5.99% | 2.84% |
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).