Price to Earnings (P/E)
since 2005
Calculation
Walmart Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2021 | 27.47 | = | 131.74 | ÷ | 4.80 | 4.80 | = | 13,510 | ÷ | 2,817,071,695 | |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 21.69 | = | 113.97 | ÷ | 5.25 | 5.25 | = | 14,881 | ÷ | 2,832,277,220 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 41.79 | = | 97.13 | ÷ | 2.32 | 2.32 | = | 6,670 | ÷ | 2,869,684,230 | |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 26.62 | = | 88.97 | ÷ | 3.34 | 3.34 | = | 9,862 | ÷ | 2,950,696,818 | |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 16.02 | = | 72.08 | ÷ | 4.50 | 4.50 | = | 13,643 | ÷ | 3,033,009,079 | |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 14.72 | = | 68.80 | ÷ | 4.67 | 4.67 | = | 14,694 | ÷ | 3,144,335,104 | |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 15.91 | = | 80.71 | ÷ | 5.07 | 5.07 | = | 16,363 | ÷ | 3,226,062,652 | |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 15.34 | = | 76.10 | ÷ | 4.96 | 4.96 | = | 16,022 | ÷ | 3,229,175,401 | |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 14.48 | = | 74.77 | ÷ | 5.16 | 5.16 | = | 16,999 | ÷ | 3,292,443,366 | |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 13.25 | = | 61.09 | ÷ | 4.61 | 4.61 | = | 15,699 | ÷ | 3,404,538,468 | |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 11.15 | = | 52.36 | ÷ | 4.69 | 4.69 | = | 16,389 | ÷ | 3,491,198,520 | |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 14.66 | = | 55.91 | ÷ | 3.81 | 3.81 | = | 14,335 | ÷ | 3,759,007,514 | |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 15.43 | = | 52.82 | ÷ | 3.42 | 3.42 | = | 13,400 | ÷ | 3,915,118,871 | |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 16.36 | = | 52.68 | ÷ | 3.22 | 3.22 | = | 12,731 | ÷ | 3,954,458,057 | |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 17.36 | = | 47.49 | ÷ | 2.74 | 2.74 | = | 11,284 | ÷ | 4,124,451,341 | |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 17.83 | = | 48.05 | ÷ | 2.70 | 2.70 | = | 11,231 | ÷ | 4,167,233,525 | |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 20.66 | = | 50.11 | ÷ | 2.43 | 2.43 | = | 10,267 | ÷ | 4,233,002,095 |
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$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Walmart Inc.’s Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Walmart Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walmart Inc. | Amazon.com Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Home Depot Inc. | Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | Target Corp. | TJX Cos. Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2021 | 27.47 | — | — | 16.92 | 24.51 | 22.36 | 20.39 | 881.78 |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 21.69 | 78.20 | 40.02 | 21.04 | 17.38 | 11.96 | 16.12 | 17.13 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 41.79 | 86.29 | 35.76 | 19.18 | 18.87 | 37.80 | 13.56 | 21.11 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 26.62 | 79.30 | 30.51 | 15.73 | 23.51 | 20.26 | 12.97 | 20.19 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 16.02 | 228.24 | 25.70 | 15.28 | 22.37 | 22.62 | 11.11 | 22.11 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 14.72 | 166.53 | 27.99 | 20.63 | 23.32 | 26.67 | 14.61 | 22.87 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 15.91 | 463.73 | 27.57 | 21.58 | 23.15 | 26.24 | — | 21.62 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 15.34 | — | 26.44 | 17.61 | 20.18 | 21.79 | 19.07 | 20.15 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 14.48 | 601.22 | 25.15 | 17.54 | 22.86 | 21.13 | 14.65 | 17.99 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 13.25 | — | 23.98 | 20.35 | 19.49 | 20.46 | 13.41 | 19.73 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 11.15 | 129.42 | 24.24 | 16.78 | 18.15 | 17.66 | 12.23 | 14.54 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 14.66 | 67.00 | 20.97 | 25.35 | 20.76 | 19.70 | 15.77 | 14.57 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 15.43 | 61.81 | 23.48 | — | 18.59 | 12.26 | 10.19 | 12.02 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 16.36 | 39.08 | 19.45 | — | 11.24 | 12.74 | 14.43 | 18.61 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 17.36 | 65.84 | 25.99 | — | 12.59 | 15.42 | 18.35 | 16.30 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 17.83 | 88.02 | 22.18 | — | 15.57 | 18.31 | 18.67 | 16.91 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 20.66 | 45.51 | 22.23 | — | 16.29 | 19.15 | 13.78 | 17.81 |
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 (General Retailers)
Walmart Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (general retailers)
| Walmart Inc. | General Retailers | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2021 | 27.47 | — |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 21.69 | 39.73 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 41.79 | 42.89 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 26.62 | 36.58 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 16.02 | 36.19 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 14.72 | 28.89 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 15.91 | 31.37 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 15.34 | 23.56 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 14.48 | 22.18 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 13.25 | 20.18 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 11.15 | 16.08 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 14.66 | 18.62 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 15.43 | 17.01 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 16.36 | 15.66 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 17.36 | 17.39 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 17.83 | 18.14 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 20.66 | 18.97 |
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 Services)
Walmart Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer services)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2021 | 27.47 | — |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 21.69 | 42.67 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 41.79 | 32.56 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 26.62 | 29.96 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 16.02 | 23.66 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 14.72 | 25.70 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 15.91 | 27.64 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 15.34 | 23.13 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 14.48 | 23.12 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 13.25 | 19.43 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 11.15 | 17.15 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 14.66 | 18.70 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 15.43 | 16.33 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 16.36 | 14.31 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 17.36 | 18.36 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 17.83 | 19.68 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 20.66 | 20.59 |
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).