Walmart Inc. EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
22.14
Enterprise Value
$992.61B
EBITDA (TTM)
$44.84B
Sector
Consumer Defensive
How It's Calculated
22.14 = $992.61B ÷ $44.84B
What This Means
Walmart Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 22.1 is elevated, which can reflect growth expectations, scarce assets, or cyclical EBITDA.
About Walmart Inc.
Walmart Inc. (WMT) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Discount Stores. With a market capitalization of about $922.64B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $115.75, within a 52-week range of $93.43 to $135.16 (-14.4% from the high, +23.9% from the low). Beta of 0.65 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 3.1%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For Walmart Inc., the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Consumer Defensive. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 22.14x EV/EBITDA, Walmart Inc. (WMT) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $992.61B and EBITDA near $44.84B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the WMT metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, Walmart Inc.'s EV/EBITDA of 22.14 can be compared with peers such as COST (30.63), KO (22.31), PG (14.38). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Defensive stocks.
Key Takeaways
- WMT is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.65 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 3.1% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is WMT's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Walmart Inc.'s ratio is about 22.14 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Consumer Defensive.
Is 22.14 high or low vs peers?
Among Consumer Defensive peers (e.g. COST (30.63), KO (22.31), MDLZ (18.92)), WMT's 22.14 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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