Walmart Inc. (WMT) Current Ratio: 0.79
Is Walmart Inc.’s current ratio high or low?
Walmart Inc.'s current ratio of 0.79 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.86, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.79–0.97).
The current ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT) is 0.79 as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 1.86% (0.80).
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WMT Current Ratio Metrics
CURRENT RATIO
0.79
CURRENT RATIO AVG TTM
0.80
CURRENT RATIO AVG 3Y
0.81
CURRENT RATIO AVG 5Y
0.86
CURRENT RATIO AVG 10Y
0.85
CURRENT RATIO AVG 15Y
0.86
CURRENT RATIO AVG 20Y
0.86
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-1.86%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-3.07%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-8.14%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-6.56%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-8.07%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-8.39%
WMT Competitors' Current Ratio
| NAME | MARKET CAP | CURRENT RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | — | 0.79 | 0.80 | 0.81 | 0.86 |
| Target Corporation (TGT) | $57.49B | 0.94 | 0.94 | 0.93 | 0.94 |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $429.55B | 1.03 | 1.00 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.02 | 1.05 |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $38.84B | 0.80 | 0.88 | 0.86 | 0.81 |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.13B | 1.13 | 1.16 | 1.20 | 1.17 |
Liquidity Analysis
Current Ratio
0.79
Quick Ratio
0.24
Walmart Inc. Current Ratio Formula & Definition
Current Ratio = Current Assets / Current Liabilities
The current ratio measures short-term liquidity — a company's ability to cover current liabilities with current assets. Above 1.0 indicates positive working capital.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Walmart Inc. Current Ratio FAQ
- What is the current ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The current ratio for WMT stock is 0.79.
- Is Walmart Inc.'s current ratio high or low?
- Walmart Inc.'s current ratio of 0.79 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.86, near the low end of its 5-year range (0.79–0.97).
- What is the TTM average current ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The TTM average current ratio for WMT stock is 0.80.
- What is the 3Y average current ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 3Y average current ratio for WMT stock is 0.81.
- What is the 5Y average current ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 5Y average current ratio for WMT stock is 0.86.
- What is the 10Y average current ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 10Y average current ratio for WMT stock is 0.85.
- What is the 15Y average current ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 15Y average current ratio for WMT stock is 0.86.
- What is the 20Y average current ratio for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 20Y average current ratio for WMT stock is 0.86.
Walmart Inc. Current Ratio History
| DATE | CURRENT RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 0.79 |
| 2025-01-31 | 0.82 |
| 2024-01-31 | 0.83 |
| 2023-01-31 | 0.82 |
| 2022-01-31 | 0.93 |
| 2021-01-31 | 0.97 |
| 2020-01-31 | 0.79 |
| 2019-01-31 | 0.80 |
| 2018-01-31 | 0.76 |
| 2017-01-31 | 0.86 |
| 2016-01-31 | 0.93 |
| 2015-01-31 | 0.97 |
| 2014-01-31 | 0.88 |
| 2013-01-31 | 0.83 |
| 2012-01-31 | 0.88 |
| 2011-01-31 | 0.89 |
| 2010-01-31 | 0.86 |
| 2009-01-31 | 0.88 |
| 2008-01-31 | 0.82 |
| 2007-01-31 | 0.90 |
| 2006-01-31 | 0.90 |
| 2005-01-31 | 0.90 |
| 2004-01-31 | 0.91 |
| 2003-01-31 | 0.94 |
| 2002-01-31 | 1.02 |
| 2001-01-31 | 0.92 |
| 2000-01-31 | 0.94 |
| 1999-01-31 | 1.26 |
| 1998-01-31 | 1.34 |
| 1997-01-31 | 1.64 |