Walmart Inc (WMT)

Gross profit margin

		Jan 31, 2025	Jan 31, 2024	Jan 31, 2023	Jan 31, 2022	Jan 31, 2021
Gross profit	US$ in thousands	169,232,000	157,983,000	147,568,000	143,754,000	138,836,000
Revenue	US$ in thousands	680,985,000	648,125,000	611,289,000	572,754,000	559,151,000
Gross profit margin		24.85%	24.38%	24.14%	25.10%	24.83%

January 31, 2025 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit ÷ Revenue
= $169,232,000K ÷ $680,985,000K
= 24.85%

Based on the data provided for Walmart Inc's gross profit margin over the five-year period from January 31, 2021, to January 31, 2025, the trend indicates fluctuations in the company's ability to generate profit from its core operations. The gross profit margin started at 24.83% in January 2021, increased slightly to 25.10% by January 2022, but then decreased to 24.14% in January 2023. However, there was a marginal improvement to 24.38% in January 2024, followed by a slight uptick to 24.85% by January 2025.

Overall, Walmart Inc's gross profit margin demonstrates some variability but has generally remained within a relatively narrow range over the five-year period. The fluctuations in the gross profit margin could be influenced by factors such as changes in pricing strategies, cost of goods sold, and competitive pressures within the retail industry. Further analysis of the company's operational efficiency and pricing strategies may provide insights into the factors driving these fluctuations in the gross profit margin.