Walmart Inc. (WMT) EBITDA Margin: 6.52%
Is Walmart Inc.’s ebitda margin high or low?
Walmart Inc.'s ebitda margin of 6.52% is 12% above its 5-year average of 5.80%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.92%–6.52%).
The ebitda margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT) is 6.52% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 2.76% (6.34%).
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WMT EBITDA Margin Metrics
EBITDA MARGIN
6.52%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG TTM
6.34%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 3Y
5.81%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 5Y
5.80%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 10Y
5.94%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 15Y
6.48%
EBITDA MARGIN AVG 20Y
6.74%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+2.76%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+12.32%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+12.48%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+9.85%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+0.55%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-3.22%
WMT Competitors' EBITDA Margin
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EBITDA MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | — | 6.52% | 6.34% | 5.81% | 5.80% |
| Target Corporation (TGT) | $57.49B | 7.97% | 8.04% | 8.03% | 8.29% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $429.55B | 4.87% | 4.82% | 4.69% | 4.57% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 23.06% | 21.23% | 16.37% | 15.75% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $38.84B | 3.90% | 4.54% | 4.59% | 4.58% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.13B | 7.61% | 7.11% | 8.36% | 8.95% |
Margin Comparison
Gross Margin
24.9%
EBITDA Margin
6.5%
Operating Margin
4.2%
Net Margin
3.1%
Formula: EBITDA Margin = (EBITDA / Revenue) × 100
Why EBITDA Margin matters:
- Removes effects of depreciation policies (D&A)
- Capital structure neutral (ignores interest)
- Tax neutral (ignores tax differences)
- Good proxy for operating cash generation
Walmart Inc. EBITDA Margin Formula & Definition
EBITDA Margin = EBITDA / Revenue
EBITDA margin measures operating profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as a percentage of revenue.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Walmart Inc. EBITDA Margin FAQ
- What is the ebitda margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The ebitda margin for WMT stock is 6.52%.
- Is Walmart Inc.'s ebitda margin high or low?
- Walmart Inc.'s ebitda margin of 6.52% is 12% above its 5-year average of 5.80%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.92%–6.52%).
- What is the TTM average ebitda margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The TTM average ebitda margin for WMT stock is 6.34%.
- What is the 3Y average ebitda margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 3Y average ebitda margin for WMT stock is 5.81%.
- What is the 5Y average ebitda margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 5Y average ebitda margin for WMT stock is 5.80%.
- What is the 10Y average ebitda margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 10Y average ebitda margin for WMT stock is 5.94%.
- What is the 15Y average ebitda margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 15Y average ebitda margin for WMT stock is 6.48%.
- What is the 20Y average ebitda margin for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 20Y average ebitda margin for WMT stock is 6.74%.
Walmart Inc. EBITDA Margin History
| DATE | EBITDA MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 6.52% |
| 2025-01-31 | 6.17% |
| 2024-01-31 | 5.61% |
| 2023-01-31 | 4.92% |
| 2022-01-31 | 5.47% |
| 2021-01-31 | 6.09% |
| 2020-01-31 | 6.43% |
| 2019-01-31 | 4.77% |
| 2018-01-31 | 5.59% |
| 2017-01-31 | 6.76% |
| 2016-01-31 | 6.96% |
| 2015-01-31 | 7.48% |
| 2014-01-31 | 7.53% |
| 2013-01-31 | 7.76% |
| 2012-01-31 | 7.78% |
| 2011-01-31 | 7.91% |
| 2010-01-31 | 7.68% |
| 2009-01-31 | 7.37% |
| 2008-01-31 | 7.58% |
| 2007-01-31 | 7.53% |
| 2006-01-31 | 7.56% |
| 2005-01-31 | 7.63% |
| 2004-01-31 | 7.36% |
| 2003-01-31 | 6.81% |
| 2002-01-31 | 7.28% |
| 2001-01-31 | 7.43% |
| 2000-01-31 | 7.48% |
| 1999-01-31 | 7.18% |
| 1998-01-31 | 6.82% |
| 1997-01-31 | 6.77% |