Walmart Inc. (WMT) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Walmart Inc. (WMT) has a Graham intrinsic value of $53.94 per share. At $118.70 on Oct 20, 2026, the stock trades 120% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 4.4% a year to $706.4B, with an average return on invested capital of 13.8%.

Graham intrinsic value
$53.94
Share price (Oct 20, 2026)
$118.70
Price vs Graham value
120% above
Market cap
$952.2B
Revenue (FY2026)
$706.4B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
4.4%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
13.8%
Free cash flow (FY2026)
$14.9B

WMT 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2026 $706.4B $21.9B $2.73 $14.9B 4.2% 15.8%
FY2025 $674.5B $19.4B $2.41 $12.7B 4.4% 16.6%
FY2024 $642.6B $15.5B $1.91 $15.1B 4.2% 15.5%
FY2023 $605.9B $11.7B $1.42 $12.0B 3.4% 11.1%
FY2022 $567.8B $13.7B $1.62 $11.1B 4.6% 15.5%
FY2021 $555.2B $13.5B $1.58 $25.8B 4.1% 11.5%
FY2020 $519.9B $14.9B $1.73 $14.6B 4.0% 12.6%
FY2019 $510.3B $6.7B $0.75 $17.4B 4.3% 12.4%
FY2018 $495.8B $9.9B $1.09 $18.3B 4.1% 13.0%
FY2017 $481.3B $13.6B $1.46 $20.9B 4.7% 14.3%

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

Walmart has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 4.4% annually over the past decade.

Walmart returns on capital have been average, hovering around 13.8% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, Walmart shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 14.1% of outstanding shares, and that the company has leveraged its balance sheet to sustain operations.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, Walmart is modeled at 7.2% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $53.94 per share.

WMT stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Walmart Inc. (WMT) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 7.2% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, WMT's intrinsic value is about $53.94 per share.

Is WMT stock undervalued?

At $118.70 (close on Oct 20, 2026), WMT trades 120% above its Graham value of $53.94. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Walmart Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $481.3B in fiscal 2017 to $706.4B in fiscal 2026, a compound annual growth rate of 4.4%. Net income was $21.9B in fiscal 2026.

Does Walmart Inc. generate free cash flow?

Walmart Inc. generated $14.9B of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2026. Free cash flow was positive in 10 of the last 10 reported years.

What is WMT's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 13.8%, and average return on equity was 17.2%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this WMT data come from?

From Walmart Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed May 29, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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