Walmart Return on Equity

Walmart (WMT) currently reports a ROE of 22.8%. That is above the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 22.32%. Use the charts on this page to explore Walmart's ROE history and peer comparisons.

Walmart's ROE of 22.8% is higher than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 22.32%. That is roughly 2.1% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' ROE, but Walmart's current 22.8% should be judged against Consumer Discretionary norms (sector average: 22.32%) and against WMT's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current ROE of 22.8%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 22.32%. 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 ROE, it currently shows 22.8% versus a sector average near 22.32%. 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.