Walmart Inc. (WMT) Return on Assets (ROA): 7.69%
Is Walmart Inc.’s return on assets (roa) high or low?
Walmart Inc.'s return on assets (roa) of 7.69% is 25% above its 5-year average of 6.17%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.80%–7.69%).
The return on assets (roa) for Walmart Inc. (WMT) is 7.69% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.59% (7.57%).
WMT Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
WMT Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
WMT Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
WMT Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
7.69%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
7.57%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
6.52%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
6.17%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
5.94%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
6.68%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
6.99%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.59%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+17.90%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+24.64%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+29.36%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+15.18%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+10.01%
WMT Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | — | 7.69% | 7.57% | 6.52% | 6.17% |
| Target Corporation (TGT) | $57.49B | 6.23% | 6.66% | 6.93% | 7.78% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $429.55B | 10.50% | 10.53% | 10.06% | 9.55% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 9.49% | 9.48% | 6.04% | 6.45% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $38.84B | 2.03% | 3.54% | 3.79% | 3.85% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.13B | 4.88% | 4.25% | 5.55% | 6.26% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
7.7%
ROE
22.0%
Walmart Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Walmart Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (roa) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The return on assets (roa) for WMT stock is 7.69%.
- Is Walmart Inc.'s return on assets (roa) high or low?
- Walmart Inc.'s return on assets (roa) of 7.69% is 25% above its 5-year average of 6.17%, near the high end of its 5-year range (4.80%–7.69%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (roa) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The TTM average return on assets (roa) for WMT stock is 7.57%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (roa) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (roa) for WMT stock is 6.52%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (roa) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (roa) for WMT stock is 6.17%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (roa) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (roa) for WMT stock is 5.94%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (roa) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (roa) for WMT stock is 6.68%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (roa) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (roa) for WMT stock is 6.99%.
Walmart Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 7.69% |
| 2025-01-31 | 7.45% |
| 2024-01-31 | 6.15% |
| 2023-01-31 | 4.80% |
| 2022-01-31 | 5.58% |
| 2021-01-31 | 5.35% |
| 2020-01-31 | 6.29% |
| 2019-01-31 | 3.04% |
| 2018-01-31 | 4.82% |
| 2017-01-31 | 6.86% |
| 2016-01-31 | 7.36% |
| 2015-01-31 | 8.04% |
| 2014-01-31 | 7.83% |
| 2013-01-31 | 8.37% |
| 2012-01-31 | 8.12% |
| 2011-01-31 | 9.07% |
| 2010-01-31 | 8.43% |
| 2009-01-31 | 8.19% |
| 2008-01-31 | 7.79% |
| 2007-01-31 | 7.44% |
| 2006-01-31 | 8.13% |
| 2005-01-31 | 8.54% |
| 2004-01-31 | 8.59% |
| 2003-01-31 | 8.39% |
| 2002-01-31 | 7.89% |
| 2001-01-31 | 8.06% |
| 2000-01-31 | 7.92% |
| 1999-01-31 | 8.86% |
| 1998-01-31 | 7.77% |
| 1997-01-31 | 7.72% |