Return on Assets (ROA)
since 2005
Calculation
Walmart Inc., ROA, long-term trends, calculation
| ROA | = | 100 | × | Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart1 | ÷ | Total assets1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 6.15% | = | 100 | × | 15,511) | ÷ | 252,399) |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 4.80% | = | 100 | × | 11,680) | ÷ | 243,197) |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 5.58% | = | 100 | × | 13,673) | ÷ | 244,860) |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 5.35% | = | 100 | × | 13,510) | ÷ | 252,496) |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6.29% | = | 100 | × | 14,881) | ÷ | 236,495) |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 3.04% | = | 100 | × | 6,670) | ÷ | 219,295) |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 4.82% | = | 100 | × | 9,862) | ÷ | 204,522) |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 6.86% | = | 100 | × | 13,643) | ÷ | 198,825) |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 7.36% | = | 100 | × | 14,694) | ÷ | 199,581) |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 8.03% | = | 100 | × | 16,363) | ÷ | 203,706) |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 7.83% | = | 100 | × | 16,022) | ÷ | 204,751) |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 8.37% | = | 100 | × | 16,999) | ÷ | 203,105) |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 8.12% | = | 100 | × | 15,699) | ÷ | 193,406) |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 9.07% | = | 100 | × | 16,389) | ÷ | 180,663) |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 8.40% | = | 100 | × | 14,335) | ÷ | 170,706) |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 8.20% | = | 100 | × | 13,400) | ÷ | 163,429) |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 7.79% | = | 100 | × | 12,731) | ÷ | 163,514) |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 7.46% | = | 100 | × | 11,284) | ÷ | 151,193) |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 8.13% | = | 100 | × | 11,231) | ÷ | 138,187) |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 8.54% | = | 100 | × | 10,267) | ÷ | 120,223) |
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$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
Walmart Inc., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Walmart Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Dollar General Corp. | Target Corp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 6.15% | 10.55% | 5.39% | 7.48% |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 4.80% | 9.12% | 8.31% | 5.21% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 5.58% | 9.11% | 9.11% | 12.91% |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 5.35% | 8.45% | 10.27% | 8.52% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6.29% | 7.20% | 7.50% | 7.67% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 3.04% | 8.06% | 12.04% | 7.11% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 4.82% | 7.68% | 12.30% | 7.52% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 6.86% | 7.37% | 10.72% | 7.31% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 7.36% | 7.09% | 10.35% | 8.35% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 8.03% | 7.11% | 9.49% | -3.95% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 7.83% | 6.23% | 9.43% | 4.42% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 8.37% | 6.73% | 9.19% | 6.23% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 8.12% | 6.30% | 7.91% | 6.28% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 9.07% | 5.46% | 6.58% | 6.68% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 8.40% | 5.47% | 3.83% | 5.59% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 8.20% | 4.94% | — | 5.02% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 7.79% | 6.20% | — | 6.39% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 7.46% | 5.52% | — | 7.46% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 8.13% | 6.31% | — | 6.88% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 8.54% | 6.44% | — | 9.90% |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to sector (consumer staples distribution & retail)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 6.15% | — |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 4.80% | 5.87% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 5.58% | 7.42% |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 5.35% | 6.57% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6.29% | 6.68% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 3.04% | 4.65% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 4.82% | 5.88% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 6.86% | 7.14% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 7.36% | 7.59% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 8.03% | 6.27% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 7.83% | 7.19% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 8.37% | 7.88% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 8.12% | 7.62% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 9.07% | 8.21% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 8.40% | 7.45% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 8.20% | 7.28% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 7.79% | 7.37% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 7.46% | 7.28% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 8.13% | 7.73% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 8.54% | 8.59% |
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., ROA, long-term trends, comparison to industry (consumer staples)
| Walmart Inc. | Consumer Staples | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2024 | 6.15% | — |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 4.80% | 9.00% |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 5.58% | 9.73% |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 5.35% | 8.87% |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 6.29% | 8.56% |
| Jan 31, 2019 | 3.04% | 5.91% |
| Jan 31, 2018 | 4.82% | 9.09% |
| Jan 31, 2017 | 6.86% | 8.81% |
| Jan 31, 2016 | 7.36% | 10.09% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 8.03% | 7.76% |
| Jan 31, 2014 | 7.83% | 8.79% |
| Jan 31, 2013 | 8.37% | 9.34% |
| Jan 31, 2012 | 8.12% | 9.34% |
| Jan 31, 2011 | 9.07% | 9.64% |
| Jan 31, 2010 | 8.40% | 10.26% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 8.20% | 10.01% |
| Jan 31, 2008 | 7.79% | 10.15% |
| Jan 31, 2007 | 7.46% | 9.75% |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 8.13% | 9.41% |
| Jan 31, 2005 | 8.54% | 10.30% |
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).