Walmart Inc. (WMT) Return on Equity (ROE): 21.98%
Is Walmart Inc.’s return on equity (roe) high or low?
Walmart Inc.'s return on equity (roe) of 21.98% is 20% above its 5-year average of 18.36%, near the high end of its 5-year range (15.23%–21.98%).
The return on equity (roe) for Walmart Inc. (WMT) is 21.98% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is above its 12-month average by 1.43% (21.67%).
WMT Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WMT Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WMT Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WMT Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
21.98%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
21.67%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
19.27%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
18.36%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
17.07%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
18.57%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
18.91%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+1.43%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+14.08%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+19.70%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+28.78%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+18.39%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+16.24%
WMT Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Inc. (WMT) | — | 21.98% | 21.67% | 19.27% | 18.36% |
| Target Corporation (TGT) | $57.49B | 22.92% | 25.41% | 27.21% | 32.10% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) | $429.55B | 27.77% | 29.48% | 28.02% | 28.18% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) | $2.63T | 18.89% | 19.80% | 13.21% | 16.63% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR) | $38.84B | 17.14% | 24.66% | 22.65% | 21.56% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG) | $24.13B | 17.77% | 16.48% | 25.29% | 27.89% |
Return Analysis
ROE
22.0%
ROA
7.7%
Walmart Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Walmart Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (roe) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The return on equity (roe) for WMT stock is 21.98%.
- Is Walmart Inc.'s return on equity (roe) high or low?
- Walmart Inc.'s return on equity (roe) of 21.98% is 20% above its 5-year average of 18.36%, near the high end of its 5-year range (15.23%–21.98%).
- What is the TTM average return on equity (roe) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The TTM average return on equity (roe) for WMT stock is 21.67%.
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (roe) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (roe) for WMT stock is 19.27%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (roe) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (roe) for WMT stock is 18.36%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (roe) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (roe) for WMT stock is 17.07%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (roe) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (roe) for WMT stock is 18.57%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (roe) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (roe) for WMT stock is 18.91%.
Walmart Inc. Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | 21.98% |
| 2025-01-31 | 21.36% |
| 2024-01-31 | 18.50% |
| 2023-01-31 | 15.23% |
| 2022-01-31 | 16.42% |
| 2021-01-31 | 16.69% |
| 2020-01-31 | 19.93% |
| 2019-01-31 | 9.20% |
| 2018-01-31 | 12.66% |
| 2017-01-31 | 17.54% |
| 2016-01-31 | 18.24% |
| 2015-01-31 | 20.10% |
| 2014-01-31 | 21.01% |
| 2013-01-31 | 22.27% |
| 2012-01-31 | 22.01% |
| 2011-01-31 | 23.91% |
| 2010-01-31 | 20.39% |
| 2009-01-31 | 20.50% |
| 2008-01-31 | 19.70% |
| 2007-01-31 | 18.33% |
| 2006-01-31 | 21.12% |
| 2005-01-31 | 20.79% |
| 2004-01-31 | 20.76% |
| 2003-01-31 | 20.16% |
| 2002-01-31 | 18.78% |
| 2001-01-31 | 20.08% |
| 2000-01-31 | 21.58% |
| 1999-01-31 | 20.98% |
| 1998-01-31 | 19.06% |
| 1997-01-31 | 17.83% |