Price to Sales (P/S)
since 2005
Calculation
Walmart Inc., P/S, long-term trends, calculation
| P/S | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Sales per share1 | Sales per share1 | = | Net sales1 (in millions) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.76 | = | 60.68 | ÷ | 79.75 | 79.75 | = | 642,637 | ÷ | 8,058,048,674 | |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 0.62 | = | 46.47 | ÷ | 74.92 | 74.92 | = | 605,881 | ÷ | 8,086,967,799 | |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 0.70 | = | 48.48 | ÷ | 68.78 | 68.78 | = | 567,762 | ÷ | 8,255,338,887 | |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 0.67 | = | 43.91 | ÷ | 65.70 | 65.70 | = | 555,233 | ÷ | 8,451,215,085 | |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 0.62 | = | 37.99 | ÷ | 61.19 | 61.19 | = | 519,926 | ÷ | 8,496,831,660 | |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 0.55 | = | 32.38 | ÷ | 59.28 | 59.28 | = | 510,329 | ÷ | 8,609,052,690 | |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 0.53 | = | 29.66 | ÷ | 56.00 | 56.00 | = | 495,761 | ÷ | 8,852,090,454 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 0.45 | = | 24.03 | ÷ | 52.90 | 52.90 | = | 481,317 | ÷ | 9,099,027,237 | |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 0.45 | = | 22.93 | ÷ | 50.74 | 50.74 | = | 478,614 | ÷ | 9,433,005,312 | |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 0.54 | = | 26.90 | ÷ | 49.83 | 49.83 | = | 482,229 | ÷ | 9,678,187,956 | |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 0.52 | = | 25.37 | ÷ | 48.83 | 48.83 | = | 473,076 | ÷ | 9,687,526,203 | |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 0.53 | = | 24.92 | ÷ | 47.19 | 47.19 | = | 466,114 | ÷ | 9,877,330,098 | |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 0.47 | = | 20.36 | ÷ | 43.46 | 43.46 | = | 443,854 | ÷ | 10,213,615,404 | |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 0.44 | = | 17.45 | ÷ | 40.00 | 40.00 | = | 418,952 | ÷ | 10,473,595,560 | |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.52 | = | 18.64 | ÷ | 35.92 | 35.92 | = | 405,046 | ÷ | 11,277,022,542 | |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 0.52 | = | 17.61 | ÷ | 34.16 | 34.16 | = | 401,244 | ÷ | 11,745,356,613 | |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 0.56 | = | 17.56 | ÷ | 31.57 | 31.57 | = | 374,526 | ÷ | 11,863,374,171 | |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 0.57 | = | 15.83 | ÷ | 27.88 | 27.88 | = | 344,992 | ÷ | 12,373,354,023 | |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 0.64 | = | 16.02 | ÷ | 24.99 | 24.99 | = | 312,427 | ÷ | 12,501,700,575 | |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 0.74 | = | 16.70 | ÷ | 22.46 | 22.46 | = | 285,222 | ÷ | 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/S, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walmart Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Target Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.76 | 1.61 | 0.86 | 0.73 |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 0.62 | 1.05 | 1.19 | 0.70 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 0.70 | 0.95 | 1.54 | 0.95 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 0.67 | 1.03 | 1.33 | 0.96 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 0.62 | 0.98 | 1.30 | 0.69 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 0.55 | 0.88 | 1.19 | 0.53 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 0.53 | 0.69 | 1.03 | 0.53 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 0.45 | 0.55 | 0.87 | 0.44 |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 0.45 | 0.57 | 1.18 | 0.67 |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 1.22 | 0.70 |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 0.52 | 0.49 | 1.03 | 0.52 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 0.53 | 0.50 | 1.04 | 0.61 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 0.47 | 0.42 | 1.05 | 0.57 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 0.44 | 0.41 | 0.81 | 0.54 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.52 | 0.36 | 0.73 | 0.62 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 0.52 | 0.36 | — | 0.36 |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 0.56 | 0.35 | — | 0.67 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 0.57 | 0.45 | — | 0.88 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 0.64 | 0.42 | — | 0.88 |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 0.74 | 0.46 | — | 0.96 |
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).
Comparison to Sector (Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail)
Walmart Inc., P/S, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.76 | — |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 0.62 | 0.75 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 0.70 | 0.82 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 0.67 | 0.81 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 0.62 | 0.73 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 0.55 | 0.63 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 0.53 | 0.58 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 0.45 | 0.48 |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 0.45 | 0.52 |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 0.54 | 0.58 |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 0.52 | 0.53 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 0.53 | 0.55 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 0.47 | 0.49 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 0.44 | 0.45 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.52 | 0.51 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 0.56 | 0.54 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 0.57 | 0.59 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 0.74 | 0.73 |
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/S, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | 0.76 | — |
| Mar 17, 2023 | 0.62 | 1.43 |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 0.70 | 1.55 |
| Mar 19, 2021 | 0.67 | 1.61 |
| Mar 20, 2020 | 0.62 | 1.49 |
| Mar 28, 2019 | 0.55 | 1.46 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | 0.53 | 1.27 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | 0.45 | 1.31 |
| Mar 30, 2016 | 0.45 | 1.34 |
| Apr 1, 2015 | 0.54 | 1.30 |
| Mar 21, 2014 | 0.52 | 1.24 |
| Mar 26, 2013 | 0.53 | 1.17 |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 0.47 | 1.14 |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 0.44 | 1.06 |
| Mar 30, 2010 | 0.52 | 1.11 |
| Apr 1, 2009 | 0.52 | 1.03 |
| Mar 31, 2008 | 0.56 | 1.08 |
| Mar 27, 2007 | 0.57 | 1.29 |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 0.64 | 1.32 |
| Mar 31, 2005 | 0.74 | 1.30 |
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).