WMT Walmart PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 1, 2025, the Walmart stock's PE ratio is 36.71. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.42 and stock price of $88.83. The PE ratio marks an increase of 9% from its last 4 quarters average of 33.7.

WMT PE ratio history

How has WMT's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Walmart has averaged 28.37 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 36.71 is 29% 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.

Today
36.71
Average
28.37
Median
27.78
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 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

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
32.83
5-year avg
31.97
10-year avg
28.37
15-year avg
23.64

WMT PE vs peers

What is WMT's PE ratio compared to its 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 21.17.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
M Macy's Inc 6.13 $3.57B
KSS KOHLS Corp 8.43 $919.53M
TGT Target Corp 11.75 $47.58B
EBAY Ebay Inc 16.99 $31.59B
DG Dollar General Corp 17.11 $19.27B
PSMT Pricesmart Inc 19.37 $2.7B
AMZN Amazon Com Inc 33.95 $2.04T
WMT Walmart Inc 36.71 $712.14B
COST Costco Wholesale Corp 55.59 $423.45B
DLTR Dollar Tree Inc N/A $16.2B

Frequently asked questions

What is Walmart's PE ratio?

WMT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 36.71 as of Apr 1, 2025.

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

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for WMT stock is 32.83.

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

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for WMT stock is 31.97.

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 29% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Walmart's share price is $88.83. 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 36.71. PE RATIO(36.71) = STOCK PRICE($88.83) / TTM EPS($2.42)

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