Price to Book Value (P/BV)
since 2005
Calculation
Walmart Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, calculation
| P/BV | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Book value per share1 (BVPS) | BVPS1 | = | Total Walmart shareholders’ equity1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | 5.83 | = | 60.68 | ÷ | 10.41 | 10.41 | = | 83,861 | ÷ | 8,058,048,674 | |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 4.90 | = | 46.47 | ÷ | 9.48 | 9.48 | = | 76,693 | ÷ | 8,086,967,799 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 4.81 | = | 48.48 | ÷ | 10.08 | 10.08 | = | 83,253 | ÷ | 8,255,338,887 | |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 4.59 | = | 43.91 | ÷ | 9.58 | 9.58 | = | 80,925 | ÷ | 8,451,215,085 | |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 4.32 | = | 37.99 | ÷ | 8.79 | 8.79 | = | 74,669 | ÷ | 8,496,831,660 | |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 3.85 | = | 32.38 | ÷ | 8.42 | 8.42 | = | 72,496 | ÷ | 8,609,052,690 | |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 3.37 | = | 29.66 | ÷ | 8.80 | 8.80 | = | 77,869 | ÷ | 8,852,090,454 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 2.81 | = | 24.03 | ÷ | 8.55 | 8.55 | = | 77,798 | ÷ | 9,099,027,237 | |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 2.69 | = | 22.93 | ÷ | 8.54 | 8.54 | = | 80,546 | ÷ | 9,433,005,312 | |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 3.20 | = | 26.90 | ÷ | 8.41 | 8.41 | = | 81,394 | ÷ | 9,678,187,956 | |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 3.22 | = | 25.37 | ÷ | 7.87 | 7.87 | = | 76,255 | ÷ | 9,687,526,203 | |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 3.22 | = | 24.92 | ÷ | 7.73 | 7.73 | = | 76,343 | ÷ | 9,877,330,098 | |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 2.92 | = | 20.36 | ÷ | 6.98 | 6.98 | = | 71,315 | ÷ | 10,213,615,404 | |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 2.67 | = | 17.45 | ÷ | 6.54 | 6.54 | = | 68,542 | ÷ | 10,473,595,560 | |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 2.97 | = | 18.64 | ÷ | 6.27 | 6.27 | = | 70,749 | ÷ | 11,277,022,542 | |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 3.17 | = | 17.61 | ÷ | 5.56 | 5.56 | = | 65,285 | ÷ | 11,745,356,613 | |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 3.22 | = | 17.56 | ÷ | 5.45 | 5.45 | = | 64,608 | ÷ | 11,863,374,171 | |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 3.18 | = | 15.83 | ÷ | 4.98 | 4.98 | = | 61,573 | ÷ | 12,373,354,023 | |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 3.77 | = | 16.02 | ÷ | 4.25 | 4.25 | = | 53,171 | ÷ | 12,501,700,575 | |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 4.29 | = | 16.70 | ÷ | 3.89 | 3.89 | = | 49,396 | ÷ | 12,699,006,285 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Walmart Inc. Annual Report.
Comparison to Competitors
Walmart Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walmart Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Target Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | 5.83 | 17.05 | 4.91 | 5.73 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 4.90 | 9.99 | 8.14 | 6.70 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 4.81 | 10.30 | 8.39 | 7.79 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 4.59 | 11.30 | 6.74 | 6.17 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 4.32 | 8.76 | 5.38 | 4.47 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 3.85 | 8.58 | 4.75 | 3.52 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 3.37 | 7.47 | 3.95 | 3.25 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 2.81 | 6.39 | 3.54 | 2.78 |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 2.69 | 5.44 | 4.47 | 3.79 |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 3.20 | 6.17 | 4.03 | 3.63 |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 3.22 | 4.42 | 3.34 | 2.32 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 3.22 | 4.73 | 3.35 | 2.65 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 2.92 | 3.32 | 3.34 | 2.48 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 2.67 | 2.95 | 2.60 | 2.31 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 2.97 | 2.52 | 2.54 | 2.56 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 3.17 | 2.54 | — | 1.65 |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 3.22 | 2.71 | — | 2.69 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 3.18 | 3.26 | — | 3.27 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 3.77 | 2.68 | — | 3.17 |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 4.29 | 2.66 | — | 3.38 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Walmart Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | 5.83 | — |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 4.90 | 6.30 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 4.81 | 6.22 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 4.59 | 5.88 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 4.32 | 5.13 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 3.85 | 4.55 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 3.37 | 3.87 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 2.81 | 3.21 |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 2.69 | 3.20 |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 3.20 | 3.58 |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 3.22 | 3.23 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 3.22 | 3.29 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 2.92 | 2.92 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 2.67 | 2.64 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 2.97 | 2.84 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 3.17 | 2.86 |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 3.22 | 3.08 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 3.18 | 3.21 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 3.77 | 3.52 |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 4.29 | 3.92 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).
Comparison to Industry (Consumer Staples)
Walmart Inc., P/BV, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | 5.83 | — |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 4.90 | 9.31 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 4.81 | 9.35 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 4.59 | 9.37 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 4.32 | 8.39 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 3.85 | 7.93 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 3.37 | 6.18 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 2.81 | 6.27 |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 2.69 | 6.02 |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 3.20 | 5.96 |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 3.22 | 5.26 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 3.22 | 4.62 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 2.92 | 4.49 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 2.67 | 3.95 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 2.97 | 3.90 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 3.17 | 3.74 |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 3.22 | 3.80 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 3.18 | 4.22 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 3.77 | 4.06 |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 4.29 | 4.96 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-01-31).