Walmart Inc (WMT)
Net profit margin
| 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 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 19,436,000 | 19,676,000 | 15,552,000 | 18,942,000 | 15,511,000 | 16,292,000 | 14,041,000 | 11,299,000 | 11,680,000 | 8,967,000 | 13,870,000 | 12,997,000 | 13,673,000 | 8,020,000 | 10,050,000 | 12,250,000 | 13,510,000 | 19,742,000 | 17,895,000 | 15,029,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 680,985,000 | 673,819,000 | 665,035,000 | 657,332,000 | 648,125,000 | 638,785,000 | 630,794,000 | 622,021,000 | 611,289,000 | 600,112,000 | 587,824,000 | 576,013,000 | 572,754,000 | 571,962,000 | 566,145,000 | 562,839,000 | 559,151,000 | 548,743,000 | 542,026,000 | 534,661,000 |
| Net profit margin | 2.85% | 2.92% | 2.34% | 2.88% | 2.39% | 2.55% | 2.23% | 1.82% | 1.91% | 1.49% | 2.36% | 2.26% | 2.39% | 1.40% | 1.78% | 2.18% | 2.42% | 3.60% | 3.30% | 2.81% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $19,436,000K ÷ $680,985,000K
= 2.85%
The net profit margin of Walmart Inc has shown fluctuating trends over the past few years, ranging from a low of 1.40% on October 31, 2021, to a high of 3.60% on October 31, 2020. Despite this variability, there seems to be some level of stability in the most recent periods, with the net profit margin hovering around the 2% range.
It is worth noting that a higher net profit margin indicates better profitability as a percentage of revenue, reflecting the company's ability to control costs and operate efficiently. The gradual increase in the net profit margin from 1.40% on October 31, 2021, to 2.85% on January 31, 2025, suggests improved profitability over this period.
However, the slight decrease in the net profit margin from 2.92% on October 31, 2024, to 2.85% on January 31, 2025, may warrant further investigation to understand any potential factors influencing this change.
Overall, while the net profit margin of Walmart Inc has shown some variability, the recent trend indicates a certain level of stability and potential for sustained profitability.
Peer comparison
Jan 31, 2025