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Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
Liquidity ratios measure the company’s ability to meet its short-term obligations.
Liquidity Ratios (Summary)
Walmart Inc., liquidity ratios
| Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2017 | Jan 31, 2016 | Jan 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | |||||||
| Quick ratio | |||||||
| Cash ratio |
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).
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc.’s current ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 but then slightly deteriorated from 2019 to 2020. |
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc.’s quick ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc.’s cash ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |
Current Ratio
Walmart Inc., current ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2017 | Jan 31, 2016 | Jan 31, 2015 | ||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||
| Current ratio1 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| Current Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||
| Amazon.com Inc. | |||||||
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | |||||||
| Dollar General Corp. | |||||||
| Home Depot Inc. | |||||||
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | |||||||
| Target Corp. | |||||||
| TJX Cos. Inc. | |||||||
| Current Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| General Retailers | |||||||
| Current Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Services | |||||||
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).
1 2020 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
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2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc.’s current ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 but then slightly deteriorated from 2019 to 2020. |
Quick Ratio
Walmart Inc., quick ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2017 | Jan 31, 2016 | Jan 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||
| Receivables, net | |||||||
| Total quick assets | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||
| Quick ratio1 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| Quick Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||
| Amazon.com Inc. | |||||||
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | |||||||
| Dollar General Corp. | |||||||
| Home Depot Inc. | |||||||
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | |||||||
| Target Corp. | |||||||
| TJX Cos. Inc. | |||||||
| Quick Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| General Retailers | |||||||
| Quick Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Services | |||||||
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).
1 2020 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc.’s quick ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |
Cash Ratio
Walmart Inc., cash ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2019 | Jan 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2017 | Jan 31, 2016 | Jan 31, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||
| Total cash assets | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||
| Cash ratio1 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| Cash Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||
| Amazon.com Inc. | |||||||
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | |||||||
| Dollar General Corp. | |||||||
| Home Depot Inc. | |||||||
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | |||||||
| Target Corp. | |||||||
| TJX Cos. Inc. | |||||||
| Cash Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| General Retailers | |||||||
| Cash Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Services | |||||||
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).
1 2020 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc.’s cash ratio improved from 2018 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2020. |