WMT Walmart PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of May 9, 2025, the Walmart stock's PE ratio is 39.97. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.42 and stock price of $96.72. The PE ratio marks an increase of 18% from its last 4 quarters average of 33.7.
WMT PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Walmart has averaged 28.7 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 39.97 is 39% 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.
Walmart PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 113.48% in 2018
Maximum annual decrease: -47.82% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 40.56 | 41.37% | $98.16 | $2.42 |
| 2024 | 28.69 | -14.46% | $55.08 | $1.92 |
| 2023 | 33.54 | 17.31% | $47.96 | $1.43 |
| 2022 | 28.59 | -2.92% | $46.6 | $1.63 |
| 2021 | 29.45 | 34.29% | $46.83 | $1.59 |
| 2020 | 21.93 | -47.82% | $38.16 | $1.74 |
| 2019 | 42.03 | 30.12% | $31.94 | $0.76 |
| 2018 | 32.3 | 113.48% | $35.53 | $1.1 |
| 2017 | 15.13 | 4.63% | $22.25 | $1.47 |
| 2016 | 14.46 | -13.72% | $22.12 | $1.53 |
| 2015 | 16.76 | 9.76% | $28.33 | $1.69 |
| 2014 | 15.27 | 10.01% | $24.89 | $1.63 |
| 2013 | 13.88 | 2.44% | $23.32 | $1.68 |
| 2012 | 13.55 | 8.05% | $20.45 | $1.51 |
| 2011 | 12.54 | -12.67% | $18.69 | $1.49 |
Walmart PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 40.56 | 20.75% | $98.16 | $2.42 |
| Oct 2024 | 33.59 | -5.54% | $81.95 | $2.44 |
| Jul 2024 | 35.56 | 40.78% | $68.64 | $1.93 |
| Apr 2024 | 25.26 | -11.96% | $59.35 | $2.35 |
| Jan 2024 | 28.69 | 6.38% | $55.08 | $1.92 |
| Oct 2023 | 26.97 | -11.92% | $54.47 | $2.02 |
| Jul 2023 | 30.62 | -15.41% | $53.29 | $1.74 |
| Apr 2023 | 36.2 | 7.93% | $50.32 | $1.39 |
| Jan 2023 | 33.54 | -23.65% | $47.96 | $1.43 |
| Oct 2022 | 43.93 | 66.65% | $47.44 | $1.08 |
| Jul 2022 | 26.36 | -19.36% | $44.02 | $1.67 |
| Apr 2022 | 32.69 | 14.34% | $51 | $1.56 |
| Jan 2022 | 28.59 | -44.89% | $46.6 | $1.63 |
| Oct 2021 | 51.88 | 29.93% | $49.81 | $0.96 |
| Jul 2021 | 39.93 | 23.28% | $47.52 | $1.19 |
WMT average PE ratio chart
WMT's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WMT PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer COST, WMT's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than AMZN's and TGT's. Walmart's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 21.16.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| M Macy's Inc | 5.88 | $3.43B |
| KSS KOHLS Corp | 7.69 | $839.38M |
| TGT Target Corp | 11.31 | $45.82B |
| EBAY Ebay Inc | 16.21 | $31.76B |
| DG Dollar General Corp | 17.34 | $19.53B |
| PSMT Pricesmart Inc | 22.1 | $3.19B |
| AMZN Amazon Com Inc | 33.2 | $2.21T |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 39.88 | $773.79B |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 58.99 | $449.38B |
| DLTR Dollar Tree Inc | N/A | $19.02B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Walmart's PE ratio?
WMT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 39.97 as of May 9, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Walmart (WMT)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for WMT stock is 32.84.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Walmart (WMT)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for WMT stock is 32.45.
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 39% 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 (May 9, 2025), Walmart's share price is $96.72. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jan 2025 is $2.42. Therefore, Walmart's PE ratio for today is 39.97. PE RATIO(39.97) = STOCK PRICE($96.72) / TTM EPS($2.42)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.