Walmart Debt to Equity

Walmart (WMT) currently reports a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 0.86. Use the charts on this page to explore Walmart's debt-to-equity ratio history and peer comparisons.

Walmart's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76 is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 0.86. That is roughly 11.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The debt-to-equity ratio is a valuation multiple that relates Walmart's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 0.76, WMT can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Consumer Discretionary peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 0.86. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Walmart, and consider following WMT for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Walmart is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. On debt-to-equity ratio, it currently shows 0.76 versus a sector average near 0.86. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Discretionary are usually more informative than comparing WMT with unrelated industries.