Walmart Inc (WMT)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit margin | 24.85% | 24.70% | 24.63% | 24.50% | 24.38% | 24.27% | 24.20% | 24.09% | 24.14% | 24.38% | 24.60% | 24.90% | 25.10% | 25.04% | 25.10% | 25.10% | 24.83% | 24.77% | 24.66% | 24.51% |
| Operating profit margin | 4.31% | 4.27% | 4.25% | 4.20% | 4.17% | 3.96% | 3.46% | 3.43% | 3.34% | 3.46% | 4.06% | 4.23% | 4.53% | 4.47% | 4.51% | 4.31% | 4.03% | 4.08% | 3.93% | 3.90% |
| Pretax margin | 3.86% | 3.99% | 3.26% | 3.99% | 3.37% | 3.64% | 3.31% | 2.70% | 2.78% | 2.15% | 3.14% | 3.08% | 3.26% | 2.33% | 2.88% | 3.38% | 3.68% | 4.89% | 4.44% | 3.81% |
| 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% |
Walmart Inc's profitability ratios have shown some fluctuations over the period analyzed.
1. Gross profit margin has generally trended upwards, from 24.51% in April 2020 to 24.85% in January 2025, with some minor fluctuations in between.
2. Operating profit margin had a slight increase in the early period, reaching a peak of 4.53% in January 2022 before declining to 4.31% in January 2025. There were fluctuations throughout the period.
3. Pretax margin experienced significant variability, starting at 3.81% in April 2020, peaking at 4.89% in October 2020, and then gradually decreasing to 3.86% in January 2025.
4. Net profit margin also showed fluctuations, starting at 2.81% in April 2020, peaking at 3.60% in October 2020, and settling at 2.85% in January 2025.
Overall, while there were ups and downs in the profitability margins of Walmart Inc, the company maintained a relatively stable performance over the analyzed period, with some improvements in gross profit margin and fluctuations in operating, pretax, and net profit margins.
Return on investment
| 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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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 11.25% | 10.91% | 11.10% | 10.87% | 10.70% | 9.77% | 8.55% | 8.71% | 8.39% | 8.38% | 9.65% | 9.89% | 10.59% | 10.43% | 10.70% | 10.24% | 8.93% | 8.92% | 8.98% | 8.95% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 7.45% | 7.47% | 6.11% | 7.46% | 6.15% | 6.29% | 5.50% | 4.61% | 4.80% | 3.62% | 5.61% | 5.28% | 5.58% | 3.28% | 4.21% | 5.18% | 5.35% | 7.87% | 7.54% | 6.45% |
| Return on total capital | 28.47% | 28.92% | 27.99% | 33.29% | 28.11% | 32.51% | 29.40% | 26.43% | 24.96% | 20.54% | 27.69% | 27.04% | 26.24% | 20.14% | 22.89% | 27.19% | 28.14% | 35.95% | 35.35% | 33.52% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 21.36% | 22.33% | 18.42% | 23.30% | 18.50% | 20.50% | 17.65% | 15.61% | 15.23% | 12.41% | 17.88% | 16.90% | 16.42% | 9.75% | 12.48% | 15.64% | 16.62% | 24.24% | 23.76% | 22.02% |
Walmart Inc's profitability ratios showed fluctuating trends over the period from April 2020 to January 2025.
- Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA) consistently stayed above 8% during this period, with a peak of 11.10% in July 2024. However, it slightly declined to 8.39% in January 2023 and again increased to 11.25% in January 2025.
- Return on Assets (ROA) also fluctuated, ranging from 3.28% in October 2021 to 7.54% in July 2020. The ratio improved in the later period, reaching 7.45% in January 2025.
- Return on Total Capital ranged from 20.14% in October 2021 to 35.95% in October 2020, showing some variations. It gradually increased from 28.47% in January 2025.
- Return on Equity (ROE) varied from 9.75% in October 2021 to 24.24% in October 2020. The ratio improved from 21.36% in January 2025.
Overall, Walmart Inc exhibited strong profitability levels, with improving trends in ROA, ROE, and Total Capital Returns towards the end of the period under analysis. These ratios reflect Walmart's ability to generate profit from its assets, equity, and capital, showcasing its operational efficiency and financial performance.