WMT Walmart PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 20, 2024, the Walmart stock's PE ratio is 45.17. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.93 and stock price of $87.18. The PE ratio marks an increase of 55% from its last 4 quarters average of 29.1.
WMT PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Walmart has averaged 27.63 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 45.17 is 63% 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 | 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
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 23.15.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KSS KOHLS Corp | 6.36 | $1.82B |
| DG Dollar General Corp | 11.48 | $16.26B |
| TGT Target Corp | 12.52 | $56.01B |
| EBAY Ebay Inc | 15.35 | $29.42B |
| PSMT Pricesmart Inc | 19.36 | $2.72B |
| M Macy's Inc | 22.83 | $4.18B |
| AMZN Amazon Com Inc | 41.59 | $2.09T |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 45.8 | $710.5B |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 57.6 | $423.42B |
| DLTR Dollar Tree Inc | N/A | $14.14B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Walmart's PE ratio?
WMT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 45.17 as of Nov 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Walmart (WMT)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for WMT stock is 31.67.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Walmart (WMT)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for WMT stock is 30.91.
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 63% 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 (Nov 20, 2024), Walmart's share price is $87.18. 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 45.17. PE RATIO(45.17) = STOCK PRICE($87.18) / TTM EPS($1.93)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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