Stock Analysis
Walmart Inc. Common StockWMT
P/E 42.70×· 5Y range 24.94–96.36×· 70th percentile of history
Sector: Consumer Defensive · Industry: Discount Stores
AnalystsStrong Buy48 analystsP/E 42.7× sits at the 70th percentile of its 5.089664613278576-year history.
Cash covers 26% of debt · FY 2026.
PMP Verdict
High quality, fairly valued
Strengths
- Quality87
- Growth72
Strong fundamentals at a reasonable valuation.
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓Altman Z 6.4 — safe-zone balance sheet
- ✓ROE 22.2% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓Interest coverage 23.7× — debt well covered
What's happening with WMT
Profile
Strong earnings quality; valuation lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation40/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (70th pct)5/25
- FCF yield (1.4%)5/25
- P/S (1.3x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (30.1x)5/25
- Growth72/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (5.6%)12/25
- Net income CAGR (12.5%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (13.8%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (20.2%)20/25
- Profitability51/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (19.6%)20/25
- ROE (22.2%)20/25
- Net margin (3.0%)6/25
- Operating margin (4.4%)5/25
- Financial Health68/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (6.36)25/25
- Current ratio (0.79)6/25
- Interest coverage (23.7x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 11%)12/25
- Quality87/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.78)25/25
- FCF conversion (61%)15/25
- Margin stability (σ 0.4%)25/25
- Moat68/100 · Moderate
- ROIC >12% years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (24.9%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 1.3%)12/25
About Walmart Inc. Common Stock
Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally (including 4,600 namesake locations on its home turf and another 600 Sam's Club outlets) and growing its e-commerce presence, attracting 270 million customers weekly. Show more
In aggregate, the firm posted more than $713 billion in fiscal 2026 sales. Its core operations span three reporting segments: Walmart US (68% of fiscal 2026 sales), Walmart International (19%), and Sam's Club (13%).Within the US, nearly 60% of its $486 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue came from its grocery offerings, with another quarter from general merchandise. Internationally, Walmart's operations are concentrated in Mexico, though it also has budding exposure to India.
Headquarters: BENTONVILLE, AR · Employees: 2,100,000 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
40D+P/E (TTM)42.7xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 24.9x–96.4x · 70th pct
P/FCF61.8xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · Elevated investment — CapEx = 69% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
FCF Yield1.4%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 0.7%–4.7% · 15th pct · Elevated investment — CapEx = 69% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
P/S (TTM)1.28xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.6x–2.3x · 85th pct
EV/EBIT30.1xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 14.7x–56.3x · 77th pct
EV/Sales1.4xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E35.5xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio9.46xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio4.23D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.81%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio34.9%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Elevated investment: Elevated investment — CapEx = 69% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Profitability
51CROIC19.6%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE22.2%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA7.6%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin3.0%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin4.4%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin25.2%D
Grade D: LowGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin1.8%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · Elevated investment — CapEx = 69% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
True FCF Margin1.8%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · Elevated investment — CapEx = 69% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Growth
72B+Revenue CAGR5.6%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR12.5%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)13.8%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth20.2%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-6.2%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
68BAltman Z-Score6.36A
Grade A: SafeBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.79xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.20xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage23.7xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment2.3yA
Grade A: FastYears to repay net debt via FCF · Elevated investment — CapEx = 69% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Net Debt/EBIT0.9xA
Grade A: LowLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.41xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.26xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
87APiotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.78A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion61.2%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Net Income · Elevated investment — CapEx = 69% of operating cash flow, weighing on reported FCF
Margin Stability0.4%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue4.0%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover2.54xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Milum Dwayne M Filed | Milum Dwayne M | Tax withholding | -122 | |
Guggina David W Filed | Guggina David W | Tax withholding | -118 | |
Dallaire Seth Filed | Dallaire Seth | Tax withholding | -387 | |
Watkins Latriece Filed | Watkins Latriece | Tax withholding | -227 | |
Bartlett Daniel J Filed | Bartlett Daniel J | SellOpen market sale | -3990 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Moritz Robert Edward Jr. Filed | Moritz Robert Edward Jr. | Grant / award | +361 | |
Harris Carla A Filed | Harris Carla A | Grant / award | +168 | |
Conde Cesar Filed | Conde Cesar | Grant / award | +277 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
68BROIC >12% Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)24.9%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor1.3%C
Grade C: ModerateWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.78
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$1.45
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$12.34
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$41.22B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$10.70B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$30.52B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$99.62B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.54xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$941.89B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.56B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jul 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT)
WMT is up 0.80% at the last close. Walmart Inc. Common Stock meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 6.36 sits comfortably in the safe zone (≥ 2.99), indicating low bankruptcy risk.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.78 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~2.3 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Return on equity of 22.2% is well above the market average.
See how WMT ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all WMT moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 116.85 | +4.07% | 2.64 |
| Sep 24 | Regular | 107.88 | -2.40% | -2.35 |
| Sep 24 | After-hours | 107.53 | -2.71% | -2.63 |
| Sep 22 | Regular | 110.05 | +2.42% | 2.12 |
| Sep 22 | After-hours | 110.02 | +2.41% | 2.10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about WMT
What is the current Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT) stock price?
WMT is trading at $118.81 at the last market close, up 0.80% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks WMT pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is WMT stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Walmart Inc. Common Stock's financial health at 68/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is WMT stock overvalued?
Walmart Inc. Common Stock trades at a trailing P/E of 42.7 and our valuation score rates it 40/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Walmart Inc. Common Stock report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for WMT. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Walmart Inc. Common Stock operate in?
Walmart Inc. Common Stock operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, within the Discount Stores industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Walmart Inc. Common Stock do?
Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally (including 4,600 namesake locations on its home turf and another 600 Sam's Club outlets) and growing its e-commerce presence, attracting 270 million customers weekly.
About Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT) Stock
Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Discount Stores industry. As of the latest update, Walmart Inc. Common Stock is trading at $118.81, up 0.80% on the day with a market capitalization of $941.9 billion. The financial health score for WMT is 68/100, which indicates good financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for WMT stock.
WMT Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time WMT stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for WMT with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Walmart Inc. Common Stock across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 68/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for WMT.
- Sector peers: Compare WMT against 6 other consumer defensive stocks on key financial metrics.
Is WMT a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT) as an investment. The financial health score of 68/100 suggests good financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.