Walmart Inc (WMT)

Current ratio

		Jan 31, 2025	Oct 31, 2024	Jul 31, 2024	Apr 30, 2024	Jan 31, 2024	Oct 31, 2023	Jul 31, 2023	Apr 30, 2023	Jan 31, 2023	Oct 31, 2022	Jul 31, 2022	Apr 30, 2022	Jan 31, 2022	Oct 31, 2021	Jul 31, 2021	Apr 30, 2021	Jan 31, 2021	Oct 31, 2020	Jul 31, 2020	Apr 30, 2020
Total current assets	US$ in thousands	79,458,000	86,938,000	76,510,000	77,152,000	76,877,000	88,391,000	82,032,000	78,511,000	75,915,000	87,680,000	84,164,000	83,220,000	81,070,000	82,964,000	78,243,000	76,591,000	90,067,000	73,602,000	64,996,000	63,328,000
Total current liabilities	US$ in thousands	96,584,000	102,558,000	95,260,000	96,100,000	92,415,000	104,230,000	99,220,000	95,505,000	92,458,000	101,408,000	99,899,000	96,530,000	87,379,000	87,620,000	81,122,000	80,841,000	92,645,000	88,121,000	81,957,000	82,647,000
Current ratio		0.82	0.85	0.80	0.80	0.83	0.85	0.83	0.82	0.82	0.86	0.84	0.86	0.93	0.95	0.96	0.95	0.97	0.84	0.79	0.77

January 31, 2025 calculation

Current ratio = Total current assets ÷ Total current liabilities
= $79,458,000K ÷ $96,584,000K
= 0.82

The current ratio of Walmart Inc has shown varying trends over the past few years. As of January 31, 2025, the current ratio stands at 0.82, indicating that the company has $0.82 in current assets for every $1 in current liabilities. This suggests that Walmart may be able to cover its short-term obligations, although the ratio has fluctuated within a range from 0.77 to 0.97 over the recent quarters.

While the current ratio has generally remained below 1, indicating a potential liquidity concern, it is essential to consider other factors such as cash flow management and operational efficiency in conjunction with the current ratio analysis to gain a holistic view of Walmart's financial health. Additionally, monitoring the trend of the current ratio over time can provide insights into the company's ability to manage its short-term financial obligations effectively.