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WMT Walmart PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Oct 29, 2024, the Walmart stock's PE ratio is 42.34. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.93 and stock price of $81.72. The PE ratio marks an increase of 45% from its last 4 quarters average of 29.1.

WMT PE ratio history

How has WMT's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Walmart has averaged 27.33 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 42.34 is 55% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, WMT's PE ratio peaked in the Oct 2018 quarter at 57.63, when the price was $33.43 and the EPS was $0.58. The lowest point was in the Oct 2015 quarter, when it reached 12.23 with a price of $19.08 and an EPS of $1.56.

Average
27.33
Median
25.81
Minimum
12.23
Maximum
57.63

Walmart PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 113.48% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -47.82% in 2020

Year PE ratio Change
2024 28.69 -14.46%
2023 33.54 17.31%
2022 28.59 -2.92%
2021 29.45 34.29%
2020 21.93 -47.82%
2019 42.03 30.12%
2018 32.3 113.48%
2017 15.13 4.63%
2016 14.46 -13.72%
2015 16.76 9.76%

WMT average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of WMT for the past years

WMT's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
33.36
5-year avg
30.53
10-year avg
27.33
15-year avg
22.88

WMT PE vs peers

What is WMT's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers AMZN and COST, WMT's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than TGT's and EBAY's. Walmart's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 23.85.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
KSS KOHLS Corp 7.25 $2.08B
EBAY Ebay Inc 12.13 $30.6B
DG Dollar General Corp 12.33 $17.46B
TGT Target Corp 15.26 $68.28B
PSMT Pricesmart Inc 21.68 $2.74B
M Macy's Inc 23.39 $4.28B
WMT Walmart Inc 42.31 $656.4B
AMZN Amazon Com Inc 45.45 $2.04T
COST Costco Wholesale Corp 53.25 $391.38B
DLTR Dollar Tree Inc N/A $13.68B

Frequently asked questions

What is Walmart's PE ratio?

WMT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 42.34 as of Oct 29, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Walmart (WMT)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for WMT stock is 33.36.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Walmart (WMT)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for WMT stock is 30.53.

What is the highest PE ratio for WMT?

Over the last ten years, the Oct 2018 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 57.63.

How does the current PE ratio for WMT compare to its historical average?

WMT's price to earnings ratio is currently 55% above its 10-year historical average.

How is WMT's PE ratio calculated (Walmart PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Oct 29, 2024), Walmart's share price is $81.72. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jul 2024 is $1.93. Therefore, Walmart's PE ratio for today is 42.34. PE RATIO(42.34) = STOCK PRICE($81.72) / TTM EPS($1.93)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.