Common Stock Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples)
Valuation ratios measure the quantity of an asset or flaw (e.g., earnings) associated with ownership of a specified claim (e.g., a share of ownership of the enterprise).
Current Valuation Ratios
Walmart Inc., current price multiples
| Walmart Inc. | Costco Wholesale Corp. | Target Corp. | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | Consumer Staples | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selected Financial Data | ||||||||
| Current share price (P) | $87.79 | |||||||
| No. shares of common stock outstanding | 8,016,849,444 | |||||||
| Growth rate (g) | 10.35% | |||||||
| Earnings per share (EPS) | $2.42 | |||||||
| Next year expected EPS | $2.68 | |||||||
| Operating profit per share | $3.66 | |||||||
| Sales per share | $84.14 | |||||||
| Book value per share (BVPS) | $11.35 | |||||||
| Valuation Ratios (Price Multiples) | ||||||||
| Price to earnings (P/E) | 36.21 | 56.96 | 11.62 | 43.34 | 32.91 | |||
| Price to next year expected earnings | 32.82 | 51.29 | 9.99 | 39.08 | 29.57 | |||
| Price-earnings-growth (PEG) | 3.50 | 5.15 | 0.71 | 3.97 | 2.91 | |||
| Price to operating profit (P/OP) | 23.98 | 45.19 | 8.54 | 27.88 | 23.44 | |||
| Price to sales (P/S) | 1.04 | 1.68 | 0.45 | 1.17 | 1.87 | |||
| Price to book value (P/BV) | 7.73 | 17.76 | 3.24 | 9.68 | 10.55 | |||
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31).
If the company price multiple is lower then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively undervalued.
Otherwise, if the company price multiple is higher then the price multiple of benchmark then company stock is relatively overvalued.
Historical Valuation Ratios (Summary)
Walmart Inc., historical price multiples
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 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).
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. | Walmart Inc. P/E ratio decreased from 2023 to 2024 but then increased from 2024 to 2025 exceeding 2023 level. |
| P/OP ratio | Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. | Walmart Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2023 to 2024 but then increased from 2024 to 2025 exceeding 2023 level. |
| P/S ratio | An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. | Walmart Inc. P/S ratio increased from 2023 to 2024 and from 2024 to 2025. |
| P/BV ratio | The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. | Walmart Inc. P/BV ratio increased from 2023 to 2024 and from 2024 to 2025. |
Price to Earnings (P/E)
Walmart Inc., historical P/E calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 8,016,849,444 | 8,058,048,674 | 8,086,967,799 | 8,255,338,887 | 8,451,215,085 | 8,496,831,660 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | |||||||
| Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart (in millions) | 19,436) | 15,511) | 11,680) | 13,673) | 13,510) | 14,881) | |
| Earnings per share (EPS)2 | 2.42 | 1.92 | 1.44 | 1.66 | 1.60 | 1.75 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 85.35 | 60.68 | 46.47 | 48.48 | 43.91 | 37.99 | |
| Valuation Ratio | |||||||
| P/E ratio4 | 35.20 | 31.52 | 32.17 | 29.27 | 27.47 | 21.69 | |
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| P/E Ratio, Competitors5 | |||||||
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | — | 54.68 | 39.79 | 36.38 | 39.65 | 40.02 | |
| Target Corp. | 11.95 | 18.60 | 27.08 | 14.38 | 20.39 | 16.12 | |
| P/E Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | — | 35.86 | 33.80 | 26.93 | 28.78 | 24.18 | |
| P/E Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Staples | — | 29.43 | 26.62 | 25.35 | 26.07 | 24.12 | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2025 Calculation
EPS = Consolidated net income attributable to Walmart ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 19,436,000,000 ÷ 8,016,849,444 = 2.42
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Walmart Inc. Annual Report.
4 2025 Calculation
P/E ratio = Share price ÷ EPS
= 85.35 ÷ 2.42 = 35.20
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | The P/E ratio tells analyst how much an investor in common stock pays per dollar of current earnings. | Walmart Inc. P/E ratio decreased from 2023 to 2024 but then increased from 2024 to 2025 exceeding 2023 level. |
Price to Operating Profit (P/OP)
Walmart Inc., historical P/OP calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 8,016,849,444 | 8,058,048,674 | 8,086,967,799 | 8,255,338,887 | 8,451,215,085 | 8,496,831,660 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | |||||||
| Operating income (in millions) | 29,348) | 27,012) | 20,428) | 25,942) | 22,548) | 20,568) | |
| Operating profit per share2 | 3.66 | 3.35 | 2.53 | 3.14 | 2.67 | 2.42 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 85.35 | 60.68 | 46.47 | 48.48 | 43.91 | 37.99 | |
| Valuation Ratio | |||||||
| P/OP ratio4 | 23.31 | 18.10 | 18.40 | 15.43 | 16.46 | 15.69 | |
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| P/OP Ratio, Competitors5 | |||||||
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | — | 43.38 | 30.86 | 27.28 | 29.60 | 29.47 | |
| Target Corp. | 8.78 | 13.48 | 19.56 | 11.17 | 13.62 | 11.35 | |
| P/OP Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | — | 23.06 | 21.66 | 16.70 | 18.40 | 17.48 | |
| P/OP Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Staples | — | 20.96 | 19.82 | 18.28 | 19.01 | 18.29 | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2025 Calculation
Operating profit per share = Operating income ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 29,348,000,000 ÷ 8,016,849,444 = 3.66
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Walmart Inc. Annual Report.
4 2025 Calculation
P/OP ratio = Share price ÷ Operating profit per share
= 85.35 ÷ 3.66 = 23.31
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/OP ratio | Because P/E ratio is calculated using net income, the ratio can be sensitive to nonrecurring earnings and capital structure, analysts may use price to operating profit. | Walmart Inc. P/OP ratio decreased from 2023 to 2024 but then increased from 2024 to 2025 exceeding 2023 level. |
Price to Sales (P/S)
Walmart Inc., historical P/S calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 8,016,849,444 | 8,058,048,674 | 8,086,967,799 | 8,255,338,887 | 8,451,215,085 | 8,496,831,660 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | |||||||
| Net sales (in millions) | 674,538) | 642,637) | 605,881) | 567,762) | 555,233) | 519,926) | |
| Sales per share2 | 84.14 | 79.75 | 74.92 | 68.78 | 65.70 | 61.19 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 85.35 | 60.68 | 46.47 | 48.48 | 43.91 | 37.99 | |
| Valuation Ratio | |||||||
| P/S ratio4 | 1.01 | 0.76 | 0.62 | 0.70 | 0.67 | 0.62 | |
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| P/S Ratio, Competitors5 | |||||||
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | — | 1.61 | 1.05 | 0.95 | 1.03 | 0.98 | |
| Target Corp. | 0.46 | 0.72 | 0.69 | 0.94 | 0.95 | 0.68 | |
| P/S Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | — | 0.97 | 0.74 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.70 | |
| P/S Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Staples | — | 1.67 | 1.45 | 1.54 | 1.61 | 1.49 | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2025 Calculation
Sales per share = Net sales ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 674,538,000,000 ÷ 8,016,849,444 = 84.14
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Walmart Inc. Annual Report.
4 2025 Calculation
P/S ratio = Share price ÷ Sales per share
= 85.35 ÷ 84.14 = 1.01
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/S ratio | An rationale for the P/S ratio is that sales, as the top line in an income statement, are generally less subject to distortion or manipulation than other fundamentals such as EPS or book value. Sales are also more stable than earnings and never negative. | Walmart Inc. P/S ratio increased from 2023 to 2024 and from 2024 to 2025. |
Price to Book Value (P/BV)
Walmart Inc., historical P/BV calculation, comparison to benchmarks
| Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2024 | Jan 31, 2023 | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. shares of common stock outstanding1 | 8,016,849,444 | 8,058,048,674 | 8,086,967,799 | 8,255,338,887 | 8,451,215,085 | 8,496,831,660 | |
| Selected Financial Data (US$) | |||||||
| Total Walmart shareholders’ equity (in millions) | 91,013) | 83,861) | 76,693) | 83,253) | 80,925) | 74,669) | |
| Book value per share (BVPS)2 | 11.35 | 10.41 | 9.48 | 10.08 | 9.58 | 8.79 | |
| Share price1, 3 | 85.35 | 60.68 | 46.47 | 48.48 | 43.91 | 37.99 | |
| Valuation Ratio | |||||||
| P/BV ratio4 | 7.52 | 5.83 | 4.90 | 4.81 | 4.59 | 4.32 | |
| Benchmarks | |||||||
| P/BV Ratio, Competitors5 | |||||||
| Costco Wholesale Corp. | — | 17.05 | 9.99 | 10.30 | 11.30 | 8.76 | |
| Target Corp. | 3.33 | 5.73 | 6.70 | 7.79 | 6.17 | 4.47 | |
| P/BV Ratio, Sector | |||||||
| Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | — | 8.01 | 6.21 | 6.11 | 5.83 | 5.11 | |
| P/BV Ratio, Industry | |||||||
| Consumer Staples | — | 9.43 | 8.14 | 8.11 | 8.15 | 7.44 | |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 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).
1 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
2 2025 Calculation
BVPS = Total Walmart shareholders’ equity ÷ No. shares of common stock outstanding
= 91,013,000,000 ÷ 8,016,849,444 = 11.35
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Walmart Inc. Annual Report.
4 2025 Calculation
P/BV ratio = Share price ÷ BVPS
= 85.35 ÷ 11.35 = 7.52
5 Click competitor name to see calculations.
| Valuation ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| P/BV ratio | The P/BV ratio is interpreted as an indicator of market judgment about the relationship between a company required rate of return and its actual rate of return. | Walmart Inc. P/BV ratio increased from 2023 to 2024 and from 2024 to 2025. |