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Walmart Inc. (WMT) Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 11.87%

Is Walmart Inc.’s return on invested capital (roic) high or low?

Walmart Inc.'s return on invested capital (roic) of 11.87% is in line with its 5-year average of 11.10%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.60%–13.06%).

The return on invested capital (roic) for Walmart Inc. (WMT) is 11.87% as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. It is below its 12-month average by 4.77% (12.46%).

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WMT Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
11.87%-9.11% 1Y
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WMT Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart

WMT Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)

11.87%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM

12.46%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y

11.40%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y

11.10%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y

10.84%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y

11.49%

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y

11.82%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

-4.77%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+4.10%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+6.94%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+9.55%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+3.27%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+0.41%

WMT Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

NAMEMARKET CAPRETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)TTM3Y5Y
Walmart Inc. (WMT)11.87%12.46%11.40%11.10%
Target Corporation (TGT)$57.49B9.76%10.43%10.92%12.67%
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)$429.55B19.44%19.91%18.76%18.24%
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN)$2.63T10.70%12.01%8.52%8.71%
The Kroger Co. (KR)$38.84B4.70%6.45%6.53%7.44%
Dollar General Corporation (DG)$24.13B6.64%5.87%7.40%8.26%

Capital Efficiency

ROIC

11.9%

ROE

22.0%

Walmart Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition

ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital

Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Walmart Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ

What is the return on invested capital (roic) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The return on invested capital (roic) for WMT stock is 11.87%.
Is Walmart Inc.'s return on invested capital (roic) high or low?
Walmart Inc.'s return on invested capital (roic) of 11.87% is in line with its 5-year average of 11.10%, near the high end of its 5-year range (8.60%–13.06%).
What is the TTM average return on invested capital (roic) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The TTM average return on invested capital (roic) for WMT stock is 12.46%.
What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (roic) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The 3Y average return on invested capital (roic) for WMT stock is 11.40%.
What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (roic) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The 5Y average return on invested capital (roic) for WMT stock is 11.10%.
What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (roic) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The 10Y average return on invested capital (roic) for WMT stock is 10.84%.
What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (roic) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The 15Y average return on invested capital (roic) for WMT stock is 11.49%.
What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (roic) for Walmart Inc. (WMT)?
The 20Y average return on invested capital (roic) for WMT stock is 11.82%.

Walmart Inc. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History

DATERETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
2026-01-3111.87%
2025-01-3113.06%
2024-01-3112.08%
2023-01-318.60%
2022-01-3111.89%
2021-01-319.10%
2020-01-319.31%
2019-01-319.19%
2018-01-3110.48%
2017-01-3111.69%
2016-01-3111.92%
2015-01-3112.70%
2014-01-3112.23%
2013-01-3113.28%
2012-01-3113.00%
2011-01-3113.51%
2010-01-3113.55%
2009-01-3112.95%
2008-01-3112.42%
2007-01-3112.64%
2006-01-3112.78%
2005-01-3113.42%
2004-01-3112.99%
2003-01-3112.65%
2002-01-3112.44%
2001-01-3112.86%
2000-01-3110.52%
1999-01-3111.96%
1998-01-3110.14%
1997-01-319.52%