WalmartWMT -3.92%86 Days Inventory is 41.63 as of Apr. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 41.61. GuruFocus rates WMT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 299 Retail - Defensive companies, Walmart ranks better than 50.17% on this metric.
Days Inventory is also known as Days Sales of Inventory (DSI). Walmart's Average Total Inventories for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $60,711 Mil. Walmart's Cost of Goods Sold for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $133,058 Mil.
Hence, Walmart's Days Inventory for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 41.63.
The historical rank and industry rank for Walmart's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
WMT'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.81 Med: 41.61 Max: 44.51
Current: 40.51
During the past 13 years, Walmart's highest Days Inventory was 44.51. The lowest was 38.81. And the median was 41.61.
WMT's Days Inventory is ranked better than 50.17% of 299
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 41.1
vs WMT: 40.51
Walmart's Days Inventory
declined
from Apr. 2025 (41.81) to Apr. 2026 (41.63).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Walmart's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 2.19.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Walmart's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.34.
Walmart (NAS:WMT) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Walmart's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Walmart's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Walmart Days Inventory Related Terms
Walmart Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Walmart's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Walmart's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Walmart Days Inventory vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Walmart's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walmart's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Walmart (WMT) has a Days Inventory of 41.63 as of Apr. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.61. Over the past decade, Walmart's Days Inventory has ranged from 38.81 to 44.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #149 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 49.8%.
Is Walmart's Days Inventory too high?
Walmart's current Days Inventory of 41.63 is near median its 10-year median of 41.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.81 to a high of 44.51. The Retail - Defensive industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Walmart's value of 41.63 is 1.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walmart ranks #149 out of 299 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Walmart has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walmart's Days Inventory compare to COST and TGT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #149 out of 299 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Walmart in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 41.10. Walmart's value of 41.63 is 1.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Walmart's own Days Inventory has ranged from 38.81 to 44.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.61 vs. the industry median of 41.10, Walmart has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Days Inventory among Retail - Defensive companies is 41.10, based on 299 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Walmart's current Days Inventory of 41.63 is 1.3% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Days Inventory is 41.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walmart's current Days Inventory is 41.63, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Walmart stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walmart (WMT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $94.09, compared to a current price of $108.82 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 41.63, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.61 and 1.3% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 41.10. Walmart's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walmart (WMT), the current Days Inventory is 41.63 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Walmart (WMT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walmart stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $108.82 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.09.
GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WMT:
Days Inventory: 41.63 (near median its 10-year median of 41.61)
GF Value™: $94.09 vs. price of $108.82 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.3% above the Retail - Defensive median (#149 of 299)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Since its founding in 1962, Walmart has become the world's largest retailer, operating over 10,700 stores globally (including 4,600 namesake locations on its home turf and another 600 Sam's Club outlets) and growing its e-commerce presence, attracting 270 million customers weekly. In aggregate, the firm posted more than $713 billion in fiscal 2026 sales. Its core operations span three reporting segments: Walmart US (68% of fiscal 2026 sales), Walmart International (19%), and Sam's Club (13%).Within the US, nearly 60% of its $486 billion in fiscal 2026 revenue came from its grocery offerings, with another quarter from general merchandise. Internationally, Walmart's operations are concentrated in Mexico, though it also has budding exposure to India.
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