WalmartLIM:WMT +0.64%78 EBITDA Margin % is 6.56% as of Apr. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 5.85. GuruFocus rates LIM:WMT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.30 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Walmart ranks better than 55.48% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. Walmart's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $11,668 Mil. Walmart's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $177,751 Mil. Therefore, Walmart's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 6.56%.
Walmart (LIM:WMT) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Walmart EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Walmart EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Walmart's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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LIM:WMT vs COST, TGT, DG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Walmart's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Walmart's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walmart's EBITDA Margin % 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 (LIM:WMT) has a EBITDA Margin % of 6.56% as of Apr. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 5.85. Over the past decade, Walmart's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.76 to 6.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #138 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 44.5%.
Is Walmart's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Walmart's current EBITDA Margin % of 6.56% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 5.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.76 to a high of 6.78. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08. Walmart's value of 6.56% is 7.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walmart ranks #138 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Walmart has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Walmart's EBITDA Margin % compare to COST and TGT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #138 out of 310 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This puts Walmart in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08. Walmart's value of 6.56% is 7.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Walmart's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 4.76 to 6.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.85 vs. the industry median of 6.08, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 6.08, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Walmart's current EBITDA Margin % of 6.56% is 7.9% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walmart's current EBITDA Margin % is 6.56%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 5.85. 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 (LIM:WMT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.30, compared to a current price of $118.00 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 6.56%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 5.85 and 7.9% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 6.08. Walmart's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walmart (LIM:WMT), the current EBITDA Margin % is 6.56% 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 (LIM:WMT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Walmart stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $118.00 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $93.30.
GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LIM:WMT:
EBITDA Margin %: 6.56% (12% above median its 10-year median of 5.85)
GF Value™: $93.30 vs. price of $118.00 (26.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.9% above the Retail - Defensive median (#138 of 310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIM: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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