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- Enterprise Value (EV)
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- Total Asset Turnover since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
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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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 15, 2024 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
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| Mar 29, 2006 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ | |||||||
| Mar 31, 2005 | = | ÷ | = | ÷ |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Walmart Inc. Annual Report.
- Share Price
- The share price displayed a gradual upward trend over the period from 2005 to 2025. Initially, there was modest fluctuation between 15 and 20 USD, with values hovering around 16-18 USD from 2005 to 2010. From 2011 onwards, a more consistent increase is observable, culminating in a marked rise after 2020. Notably, the share price moved from approximately 38 USD in 2020 to 85.35 USD by 2025, more than doubling in this five-year span. The overall trend suggests growing investor confidence and market valuation over the two decades.
- Earnings Per Share (EPS)
- EPS showed a positive but irregular trend across the years. From 0.81 USD in 2005, EPS generally increased, reaching a peak around 1.75 USD in 2020 before some fluctuations occurred in subsequent years. There was a noticeable decline in EPS around 2018-2019, where it dropped to 0.77 USD, indicating a period of reduced profitability. However, EPS recovered significantly post-2019, reaching 2.42 USD by 2025, suggesting improved earnings performance in the latter years. The EPS trend implies an overall growth in profitability despite short-term variances.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
- The P/E ratio experienced variability throughout the period analyzed. It generally declined from 20.66 in 2005 to a low around 11.15 in 2011, indicating a period of relatively lower valuation per earnings. From 2011 forward, the P/E ratio rose considerably, peaking at 41.79 in 2019, a year that coincided with a notably lower EPS, which could have driven the ratio higher due to a fall in earnings while share price did not fall proportionately. After 2019, the P/E fluctuated between approximately 21.69 and 35.2 through 2025. This range indicates market willingness to pay a growing premium per earnings unit, reflecting expectations of future earnings growth or other market sentiments.
- Overall Analysis
- The financial indicators collectively reflect increasing market valuation and improved earnings capacity over the long term. The substantial rise in share price paired with an upward trend in EPS from 2020 onward demonstrates strengthening financial performance. However, the volatility in EPS around 2018-2019 and the sharp spike in the P/E ratio during this time reflect short-term challenges and market adjustments. The elevated P/E ratios in recent years suggest optimistic forward-looking market expectations despite fluctuations in reported earnings.
Comparison to Competitors
Walmart Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walmart Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Target Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | |||
| Mar 15, 2024 | |||
| Mar 17, 2023 | |||
| Mar 18, 2022 | |||
| Mar 19, 2021 | |||
| Mar 20, 2020 | |||
| Mar 28, 2019 | |||
| Mar 30, 2018 | |||
| Mar 31, 2017 | |||
| Mar 30, 2016 | |||
| Apr 1, 2015 | |||
| Mar 21, 2014 | |||
| Mar 26, 2013 | |||
| Mar 27, 2012 | |||
| Mar 30, 2011 | |||
| Mar 30, 2010 | |||
| Apr 1, 2009 | |||
| Mar 31, 2008 | |||
| Mar 27, 2007 | |||
| Mar 29, 2006 | |||
| Mar 31, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Walmart Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | ||
| Mar 15, 2024 | ||
| Mar 17, 2023 | ||
| Mar 18, 2022 | ||
| Mar 19, 2021 | ||
| Mar 20, 2020 | ||
| Mar 28, 2019 | ||
| Mar 30, 2018 | ||
| Mar 31, 2017 | ||
| Mar 30, 2016 | ||
| Apr 1, 2015 | ||
| Mar 21, 2014 | ||
| Mar 26, 2013 | ||
| Mar 27, 2012 | ||
| Mar 30, 2011 | ||
| Mar 30, 2010 | ||
| Apr 1, 2009 | ||
| Mar 31, 2008 | ||
| Mar 27, 2007 | ||
| Mar 29, 2006 | ||
| Mar 31, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Walmart Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | ||
| Mar 15, 2024 | ||
| Mar 17, 2023 | ||
| Mar 18, 2022 | ||
| Mar 19, 2021 | ||
| Mar 20, 2020 | ||
| Mar 28, 2019 | ||
| Mar 30, 2018 | ||
| Mar 31, 2017 | ||
| Mar 30, 2016 | ||
| Apr 1, 2015 | ||
| Mar 21, 2014 | ||
| Mar 26, 2013 | ||
| Mar 27, 2012 | ||
| Mar 30, 2011 | ||
| Mar 30, 2010 | ||
| Apr 1, 2009 | ||
| Mar 31, 2008 | ||
| Mar 27, 2007 | ||
| Mar 29, 2006 | ||
| Mar 31, 2005 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).