Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
Liquidity ratios measure the company ability to meet its short-term obligations.
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Liquidity Ratios (Summary)
Walmart Inc., liquidity ratios
| Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | |||||||
| Quick ratio | |||||||
| Cash ratio |
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).
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc. current ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024. |
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc. quick ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024. |
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc. cash ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024. |
Current Ratio
Walmart Inc., current ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||
| Current assets | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||
| Current ratio1 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| Current Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | |||||||
| Target Corp. | |||||||
| Current Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |||||||
| Current Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Staples | |||||||
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).
1 2024 Calculation
Current ratio = Current assets ÷ Current liabilities
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Current ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as current assets divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc. current ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024. |
Quick Ratio
Walmart Inc., quick ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||
| Receivables, net | |||||||
| Total quick assets | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||
| Quick ratio1 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| Quick Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | |||||||
| Target Corp. | |||||||
| Quick Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |||||||
| Quick Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Staples | |||||||
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).
1 2024 Calculation
Quick ratio = Total quick assets ÷ Current liabilities
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Quick ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments plus receivables) divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc. quick ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024. |
Cash Ratio
Walmart Inc., cash ratio calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2020 | Jan 31, 2019 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions) | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | |||||||
| Total cash assets | |||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||
| Liquidity Ratio | |||||||
| Cash ratio1 | |||||||
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| Cash Ratio, Competitors2 | |||||||
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | |||||||
| Target Corp. | |||||||
| Cash Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | |||||||
| Cash Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Staples | |||||||
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).
1 2024 Calculation
Cash ratio = Total cash assets ÷ Current liabilities
= ÷ =
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Liquidity ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Cash ratio | A liquidity ratio calculated as (cash plus short-term marketable investments) divided by current liabilities. | Walmart Inc. cash ratio deteriorated from 2022 to 2023 but then slightly improved from 2023 to 2024. |