Walmart Inc (WMT)
Operating profit margin
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 29,348,000 | 27,012,000 | 20,428,000 | 25,942,000 | 22,548,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 680,985,000 | 648,125,000 | 611,289,000 | 572,754,000 | 559,151,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 4.31% | 4.17% | 3.34% | 4.53% | 4.03% |
January 31, 2025 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $29,348,000K ÷ $680,985,000K
= 4.31%
The operating profit margin of Walmart Inc has shown some fluctuation over the years based on the provided data. As of January 31, 2021, the operating profit margin stood at 4.03%, which increased to 4.53% by January 31, 2022. However, there was a decrease in the operating profit margin to 3.34% by January 31, 2023. Subsequently, the operating profit margin improved to 4.17% by January 31, 2024, and slightly increased further to 4.31% by January 31, 2025.
This trend indicates that Walmart Inc has been able to maintain a relatively stable operating profit margin over the years, with some variations. It is important for the company to closely monitor and analyze the factors influencing these fluctuations to ensure sustainable profitability and operational efficiency.
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Jan 31, 2025