Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Beginner level
Calculation
Walmart Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6.29% | = | 100 | × | 14,881 | ÷ | 236,495 |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 3.04% | = | 100 | × | 6,670 | ÷ | 219,295 |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 4.82% | = | 100 | × | 9,862 | ÷ | 204,522 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 6.86% | = | 100 | × | 13,643 | ÷ | 198,825 |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 7.36% | = | 100 | × | 14,694 | ÷ | 199,581 |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 8.03% | = | 100 | × | 16,363 | ÷ | 203,706 |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 7.83% | = | 100 | × | 16,022 | ÷ | 204,751 |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 8.37% | = | 100 | × | 16,999 | ÷ | 203,105 |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 8.12% | = | 100 | × | 15,699 | ÷ | 193,406 |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 9.07% | = | 100 | × | 16,389 | ÷ | 180,663 |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 8.40% | = | 100 | × | 14,335 | ÷ | 170,706 |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 8.20% | = | 100 | × | 13,400 | ÷ | 163,429 |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 7.79% | = | 100 | × | 12,731 | ÷ | 163,514 |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 7.46% | = | 100 | × | 11,284 | ÷ | 151,193 |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 8.13% | = | 100 | × | 11,231 | ÷ | 138,187 |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 8.54% | = | 100 | × | 10,267 | ÷ | 120,223 |
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., ROA, 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, 2020 | 6.29% | — | — | 7.50% | 21.94% | 10.85% | 7.67% | 13.55% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 3.04% | 5.14% | 8.06% | 12.04% | 25.27% | 6.71% | 7.11% | 21.36% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 4.82% | 6.19% | 7.68% | 12.30% | 19.38% | 9.77% | 7.52% | 18.55% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 6.86% | 2.31% | 7.37% | 10.72% | 18.52% | 8.99% | 7.31% | 17.84% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 7.36% | 2.84% | 7.09% | 10.35% | 16.47% | 8.14% | 8.35% | 19.81% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 8.03% | 0.91% | 7.11% | 9.49% | 15.88% | 8.48% | -3.95% | 19.91% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 7.83% | -0.44% | 6.23% | 9.43% | 13.29% | 6.98% | 4.42% | 20.95% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 8.37% | 0.68% | 6.73% | 9.19% | 11.04% | 6.00% | 6.23% | 20.05% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 8.12% | -0.12% | 6.30% | 7.91% | 9.58% | 5.48% | 6.28% | 18.07% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 9.07% | 2.50% | 5.46% | 6.58% | 8.32% | 5.96% | 6.68% | 16.85% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 8.40% | 6.13% | 5.47% | 3.83% | 6.51% | 5.40% | 5.59% | 16.26% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 8.20% | 6.53% | 4.94% | — | 5.49% | 6.72% | 5.02% | 14.25% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 7.79% | 7.76% | 6.20% | — | 9.92% | 9.10% | 6.39% | 11.69% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 7.46% | 7.34% | 5.52% | — | 11.02% | 11.18% | 7.46% | 12.13% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 8.13% | 4.35% | 6.31% | — | 13.12% | 11.23% | 6.88% | 12.56% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 8.54% | 9.71% | 6.44% | — | 12.85% | 10.26% | 9.90% | 13.09% |
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).
Comparison to Sector (General Retailers)
Walmart Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (general retailers)
| Walmart Inc. | General Retailers | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6.29% | — |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 3.04% | 6.74% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 4.82% | 7.63% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 6.86% | 7.25% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 7.36% | 7.90% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 8.03% | 6.85% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 7.83% | 7.11% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 8.37% | 7.62% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 8.12% | 7.22% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 9.07% | 7.81% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 8.40% | 7.26% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 8.20% | 7.09% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 7.79% | 7.99% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 7.46% | 8.39% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 8.13% | 8.98% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 8.54% | 9.55% |
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).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Services)
Walmart Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer services)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6.29% | — |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 3.04% | 5.78% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 4.82% | 6.19% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 6.86% | 8.41% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 7.36% | 6.85% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 8.03% | 6.76% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 7.83% | 7.11% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 8.37% | 7.00% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 8.12% | 6.76% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 9.07% | 6.85% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 8.40% | 6.56% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 8.20% | 6.59% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 7.79% | 6.96% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 7.46% | 6.91% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 8.13% | 7.31% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 8.54% | 7.04% |
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).