Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
Calculation
Walmart Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Net sales1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.01 | = | 85.35 | ÷ | 84.14 | 84.14 | = | 674,538 | ÷ | 8,016,849,444 | |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.76 | = | 60.68 | ÷ | 79.75 | 79.75 | = | 642,637 | ÷ | 8,058,048,674 | |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 0.62 | = | 46.47 | ÷ | 74.92 | 74.92 | = | 605,881 | ÷ | 8,086,967,799 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 0.70 | = | 48.48 | ÷ | 68.78 | 68.78 | = | 567,762 | ÷ | 8,255,338,887 | |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 0.67 | = | 43.91 | ÷ | 65.70 | 65.70 | = | 555,233 | ÷ | 8,451,215,085 | |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 0.62 | = | 37.99 | ÷ | 61.19 | 61.19 | = | 519,926 | ÷ | 8,496,831,660 | |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 0.55 | = | 32.38 | ÷ | 59.28 | 59.28 | = | 510,329 | ÷ | 8,609,052,690 | |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 0.53 | = | 29.66 | ÷ | 56.00 | 56.00 | = | 495,761 | ÷ | 8,852,090,454 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 0.45 | = | 24.03 | ÷ | 52.90 | 52.90 | = | 481,317 | ÷ | 9,099,027,237 | |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 0.45 | = | 22.93 | ÷ | 50.74 | 50.74 | = | 478,614 | ÷ | 9,433,005,312 | |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 0.54 | = | 26.90 | ÷ | 49.83 | 49.83 | = | 482,229 | ÷ | 9,678,187,956 | |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 0.52 | = | 25.37 | ÷ | 48.83 | 48.83 | = | 473,076 | ÷ | 9,687,526,203 | |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 0.53 | = | 24.92 | ÷ | 47.19 | 47.19 | = | 466,114 | ÷ | 9,877,330,098 | |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 0.47 | = | 20.36 | ÷ | 43.46 | 43.46 | = | 443,854 | ÷ | 10,213,615,404 | |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 0.44 | = | 17.45 | ÷ | 40.00 | 40.00 | = | 418,952 | ÷ | 10,473,595,560 | |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.52 | = | 18.64 | ÷ | 35.92 | 35.92 | = | 405,046 | ÷ | 11,277,022,542 | |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 0.52 | = | 17.61 | ÷ | 34.16 | 34.16 | = | 401,244 | ÷ | 11,745,356,613 | |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 0.56 | = | 17.56 | ÷ | 31.57 | 31.57 | = | 374,526 | ÷ | 11,863,374,171 | |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 0.57 | = | 15.83 | ÷ | 27.88 | 27.88 | = | 344,992 | ÷ | 12,373,354,023 | |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 0.64 | = | 16.02 | ÷ | 24.99 | 24.99 | = | 312,427 | ÷ | 12,501,700,575 | |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 0.74 | = | 16.70 | ÷ | 22.46 | 22.46 | = | 285,222 | ÷ | 12,699,006,285 |
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.
The analysis of the financial data over the indicated periods reveals several important trends in key financial metrics.
- Share Price
- The share price exhibited a general upward trajectory from 2005 to 2025. Starting at $16.70 in March 2005, it experienced moderate fluctuations in the initial years, maintaining a range near $15 to $26 until about 2015. From 2016 onward, the share price showed more pronounced growth, reaching $85.35 by March 2025. Notable increments occurred especially after 2018, indicating increased investor confidence or positive market developments.
- Sales Per Share
- Sales per share consistently increased throughout the evaluated periods. Beginning at $22.46 in 2005, there was a steady rise each year with minor variability, culminating at $84.14 in 2025. This sustained growth highlights continued expansion or improved revenue generation capacity on a per-share basis, reflecting overall operational growth over time.
- Price-to-Sales (P/S) Ratio
- The P/S ratio demonstrated a declining trend initially, moving from 0.74 in 2005 down to 0.44 in 2011, suggesting that the share price was becoming lower relative to sales per share or that sales were growing faster than the stock price. After 2011, the ratio showed an upward trend, increasing to 1.01 by 2025. This rise in the P/S ratio in recent years implies that the market valuation per unit of sales has grown, potentially reflecting improved market sentiment or expectations of higher profitability.
- Overall Insights
- The combination of steadily increasing sales per share and a rising share price supports the interpretation of positive business performance and investor valuation enhancement over the long term. The initial decline followed by an increase in the P/S ratio may indicate a shift from a period where sales growth outpaced stock price gains to a period where the market places more premium valuation on sales revenue. This transition could be driven by factors such as margin improvement, strategic initiatives, or macroeconomic influences affecting investor perceptions.
Comparison to Competitors
Walmart Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walmart Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Target Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.01 | — | 0.46 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.76 | 1.61 | 0.72 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 0.62 | 1.05 | 0.69 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 0.70 | 0.95 | 0.94 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 0.67 | 1.03 | 0.95 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 0.62 | 0.98 | 0.68 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 0.55 | 0.88 | 0.53 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 0.53 | 0.69 | 0.53 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 0.45 | 0.55 | 0.44 |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 0.45 | 0.57 | 0.67 |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 0.70 |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 0.52 | 0.49 | 0.52 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 0.53 | 0.50 | 0.60 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 0.47 | 0.42 | 0.56 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.53 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.52 | 0.36 | 0.60 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 0.52 | 0.36 | 0.35 |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 0.56 | 0.35 | 0.65 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 0.57 | 0.45 | 0.86 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 0.64 | 0.42 | 0.85 |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 0.74 | 0.46 | 0.94 |
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/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.01 | — |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.76 | 0.97 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 0.62 | 0.74 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 0.70 | 0.79 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 0.67 | 0.78 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 0.62 | 0.70 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 0.55 | 0.61 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 0.53 | 0.56 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 0.45 | 0.47 |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 0.45 | 0.50 |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 0.54 | 0.56 |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 0.52 | 0.51 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 0.53 | 0.53 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 0.47 | 0.47 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 0.44 | 0.44 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.52 | 0.51 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 0.56 | 0.54 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 0.57 | 0.59 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 0.74 | 0.73 |
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/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1.01 | — |
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.76 | 1.67 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 0.62 | 1.45 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 0.70 | 1.54 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 0.67 | 1.61 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 0.62 | 1.49 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 0.55 | 1.47 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 0.53 | 1.24 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 0.45 | 1.25 |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 0.45 | 1.26 |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 0.54 | 1.23 |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 0.52 | 1.18 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 0.53 | 1.14 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 0.47 | 1.10 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 0.44 | 1.03 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.52 | 1.08 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 0.52 | 1.01 |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 0.56 | 1.04 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 0.57 | 1.20 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 0.64 | 1.25 |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 0.74 | 1.26 |
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).