Walmart Inc P/B Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
P/B Ratio
8.86
Stock Price
$110.71
Book Value/Share
$12.50
Sector
Retail
How It's Calculated
8.86 = $110.71 ÷ $12.50
What This Means
Walmart Inc's P/B ratio of 8.86 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About Walmart Inc
Walmart Inc (WMT) operates in the Retail sector, specifically in Retail. With a market capitalization of about $884.14B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $110.71, within a 52-week range of $95.42 to $135.16 (-18.1% from the high, +16.0% from the low). Beta of 0.61 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
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Walmart Inc, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Retail, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Retail names on our S&P 100 coverage, Walmart Inc's P/B ratio of 8.86 can be compared with peers such as AMZN (7.41), COST (14.50), LOW (107.87). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Retail stocks.
Key Takeaways
- WMT is grouped in the Retail sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.61 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 does WMT's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Walmart Inc's P/B of 8.86 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Retail business models.
Is 8.86 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (8.86) means the market values WMT above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Retail?
Peer P/B levels in Retail (e.g. LOW (107.87), COST (14.50), AMZN (7.41)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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