WMT

Walmart

Fundamental data last updated:March 30, 2026

company profile

SECTOR

Consumer Defensive

industry

Discount Stores

Exchange

Nasdaq

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

05/21/26

Business Summary

Walmart operates discount stores within the Consumer Defensive sector, selling a broad assortment of general merchandise and everyday consumer goods. The company focuses on large-scale retail operations designed to provide low prices across grocery, household, and essential product categories.

VALUATION

P/E

45.1

Market Cap ($M USD)

$979,728

Forward P/E

37.4

PEG

3.8

PRICE TO SALES

1.4

PRICE TO BOOK

9.8

EV / EBITDA

22.3

5-Year Average P/E

DIVIDEND

Yield

0.80%

Annual Payout

$0.99

Payout Ratio

34.30%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

10+

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

6.20%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$2.74

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$3.28

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

4.60%

Return on Equity (ROE)

22.00%

Operating Margin

4.20%

Debt-to-Equity

0.7

Piotroski F-Score

7

Altman Z-Score

6.6

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

14.90%%

Current Ratio

0.8

Quick Ratio

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Walmart has a market capitalization of $979,728 million and trades at a Price/Earnings ratio of 45.1 with a Forward P/E of 37.4, indicating elevated valuation levels. The company reports a Return on Equity of 4.60% and an Operating Margin of 22.00%, alongside a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.20%. With a TTM yield of 0.7 and a dividend per share of 0.80%, shares are positioned as income-generating but modest-yielding within the Consumer Defensive sector.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a large-scale discount retailer operating in Consumer Defensive, Walmart’s business model relies heavily on technology, logistics, and data systems to manage scale and efficiency. Continued tech integration likely supports its operating margin of 22.00%.

The Bull Case

The company’s Forward P/E of 37.4 compared to its current P/E of 45.1 may suggest expectations for earnings growth, supported by estimated EPS next year of $2.74. A PEG Forward of 3.8 combined with projected sales growth next year of $3.28 signals anticipated expansion priced into the stock.

The Bear Case

A Price/Book ratio of 9.8 and Price/Sales of 1.4 indicate a premium valuation relative to book value and revenue. Additionally, a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.20% and a payout ratio of $0.99 may constrain financial flexibility if earnings underperform expectations.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

1.00%

Analyst Consensus

1.4

Average Analyst Price Target

$137.92

Institutional Ownership %

38.80%

1-Year Beta

0.49

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

45.00%%

Distance to 52-Week High

91.20%%

Distance to 52-Week Low

154.00%%