Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
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 ou...
Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 42.70 (historical range: 24.94–55.91, median: 38.85), placing it at the 75th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.28 (range: 0.57–1.53, 90th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 30.15 (range: 14.74–38.12, 86th percentile).
Walmart Inc. Common Stock trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 42.70 | 38.85 | 75th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.28 | 0.76 | 90th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 30.15 | 20.97 | 86th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 1.43% | 1.86% | 10th | expensive relative to its history |
Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT) Valuation & P/E History
Walmart Inc. Common Stock (WMT) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Discount Stores industry currently trading at $118.72 with a market capitalization of $941.9 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for WMT based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 42.70 is above the historical median of 38.85, placing WMT at the 75th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.28 compares to a median of 0.76.
WMT Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Walmart Inc. Common Stock's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether WMT is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests WMT is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Walmart Inc. Common Stock.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is WMT Overvalued or Undervalued?
Walmart Inc. Common Stock trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 84 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive WMT is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full WMT analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.WMT trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.