Walmart Inc
Exchange: NASDAQSector: Consumer DefensiveIndustry: Discount Stores
Walmart Inc. is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 240 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 20 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity.
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Price sits at 86% of its 52-week range.
Current Price
$127.26
+3.89%GoodMoat Value
$207.49
63.0% undervaluedProfile
Valuation (TTM)
Market Cap$1.01T
P/E46.33
EV$1.02T
P/B10.18
Shares Out7.97B
P/Sales1.42
Revenue$713.16B
EV/EBITDA23.23
Walmart Inc (WMT) Stock Analysis
GoodMoat Analysis
Walmart possesses a formidable moat built on scale and supply chain dominance, scoring high on the GoodMoat framework. However, its current valuation at a P/E of 44.8x appears demanding relative to its 5.6% revenue growth, presenting a significant hurdle for value investors seeking a margin of safety.
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Walmart Inc. is a global retail giant operating a vast network of discount stores, supermarkets, and e-commerce platforms. It is the world's largest company by revenue, serving as a critical link in the consumer staples value chain. Applying the GoodMoat framework, Walmart exhibits a strong competitive moat, likely scoring high on criteria such as Scale Privilege, Supply Chain Advantage, and Pricing Power due to its unmatched global footprint and procurement clout. Its brand is also deeply entrenched in consumer culture. This supports a high 'X-Ray Business Score' under the framework's logic, indicating a durable, high-quality enterprise. Financially, it shows strength with a robust ROE of 22.0% and manageable debt. The primary concern is valuation. The current P/E of 44.8 and a Free Cash Flow Yield of only 1.5% suggest the market is pricing in near-perfect execution. While the GoodMoat Target of $207.49 implies significant upside, achieving that from the current $123.06 price would require a substantial expansion of already-high multiples or a dramatic acceleration in profitability. For a value investor, this creates a 'with caution' scenario per the Decision Framework: the business passes the Moat & Quality gate with ease, but the stock appears to be at the 'Valuation & Risk Gate' where the margin of safety is not immediately apparent. Further investigation would need to rigorously justify the high multiple through detailed DCF analysis or evidence of a fundamental profitability re-rating.
Market Cap$1.01T
Current Price$127.26
P/E Ratio46.33
Forward P/E—
PEG Ratio-2.35
EPS$2.73
Book Value$12.50
P/B Ratio10.18
WMT Financial Charts
FCF vs CAPEX
FCFCAPEX
Forward estimates use 0.2% FCF growth (CAGR)
Cash vs Debt
Net Debt: 56.4B
Revenue
524.0B
FY20
559.2B
FY21
572.8B
FY22
611.3B
FY23
648.1B
FY24
681.0B
FY25
713.2B
FY26
Net Income
14.9B
FY20
13.5B
FY21
13.7B
FY22
11.7B
FY23
15.5B
FY24
19.4B
FY25
21.9B
FY26
WMT 52-Week Range
$88.81
$133.61
50-Day MA: $124.76200-Day MA: $109.34
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Trading 63% below its estimated fair value of $207.49.
Walmart Inc (WMT) Financial Summary
Walmart Inc (WMT) is a Consumer Defensive company in the Discount Stores industry, listed on NASDAQ. The stock currently trades at $127.26 with a market capitalization of $1.01T.
Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 46.33, price-to-book ratio of 10.18, and EPS of $2.73. The company reports a profit margin of 3.1% and return on equity of 22.0%.
WMT Key Financial Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.01T |
| P/E Ratio | 46.33 |
| EPS | $2.73 |
| P/B Ratio | 10.18 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.42 |
| EV/EBITDA | 23.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.74% |
| Profit Margin | 3.1% |
| Return on Equity | 22.0% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.67 |
WMT Revenue & Earnings History
| Year | Revenue | Net Income |
|---|---|---|
| FY20 | $523.96B | $14.88B |
| FY21 | $559.15B | $13.51B |
| FY22 | $572.75B | $13.67B |
| FY23 | $611.29B | $11.68B |
| FY24 | $648.13B | $15.51B |
| FY25 | $680.99B | $19.44B |
| FY26 | $713.16B | $21.89B |
Walmart Inc (WMT) Valuation
Based on GoodMoat's DCF model, Walmart Inc has a fair value estimate of $207.49. At the current price of $127.26, the stock appears 38.7% undervalued relative to our intrinsic value estimate.
WMT Quality Indicators
Walmart Inc maintains a profit margin of 3.1% and an operating margin of 4.2%. Return on equity stands at 22.0%. The current ratio is 0.79. Debt-to-equity ratio is 0.67.
About Walmart Inc
Walmart Inc. is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better - anytime and anywhere - in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 240 million customers and members visit more than 10,500 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 20 countries. With fiscal year 2023 revenue of $611 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity.
WMT Free Cash Flow
Walmart Inc generated $15.03B in trailing twelve-month free cash flow, representing an FCF yield of 1.48%. This low FCF yield may reflect heavy reinvestment or growth spending.
WMT Shares Outstanding
Walmart Inc has 7.97 billion shares outstanding at a share price of $127.26, giving it a market capitalization of $1.01T.
WMT Recent Insider Trades
Recent insider transactions at Walmart Inc include:
| Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| McMillon C Douglas | SELL | 19,416 | $2.39M |
| Walton Family Holdings Trust | SELL | 299,237 | $36.60M |
| Furner John R. (President & CEO) | SELL | 13,125 | $1.60M |