Walmart (LIM:WMT) FCF Margin %: -1.09% (As of Apr. 2026)


LIM:WMT Walmart Inc LIM:WMT
78 GF Score
Price $118.00
GF Value $95.89
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Walmart FCF Margin %?

Walmart LIM:WMT 78 FCF Margin % is -1.09% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates LIM:WMT with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $95.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, Walmart ranks worse than 50.97% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. Walmart's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-1,946 Mil. Walmart's Revenue for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $177,751 Mil. Therefore, Walmart's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -1.09%.

As of today, Walmart's current FCF Yield % is 1.36%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Walmart's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

LIM:WMT' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.73   Med: 2.56   Max: 4.62
Current: 1.73


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Walmart was 4.62%. The lowest was 1.73%. And the median was 2.56%.

LIM:WMT's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
50.97% of 310 companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 1.835 vs LIM:WMT: 1.73


Walmart FCF Margin % Related Terms


Walmart FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Walmart's FCF Margin % 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.

Walmart FCF Margin % Chart

Walmart Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
FCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.93 1.96 2.33 1.86 2.09

Walmart Quarterly Data
Jul21 Oct21 Jan22 Apr22 Jul22 Oct22 Jan23 Apr23 Jul23 Oct23 Jan24 Apr24 Jul24 Oct24 Jan25 Apr25 Jul25 Oct25 Jan26 Apr26
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LIM:WMT vs COST, TGT, DG: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Discount Stores subindustry, Walmart's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Walmart's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Walmart's FCF Margin % falls into.


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Walmart FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Walmart's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Jan. 2026 )/Revenue (A: Jan. 2026 )
=14923/713163
=2.09 %

Walmart's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Apr. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-1946/177751
=-1.09 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -1.09% mean?
Walmart (LIM:WMT) has a FCF Margin % of -1.09% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. Over the past decade, Walmart's FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.73 to 4.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #158 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Walmart's FCF Margin % too high?
Walmart's current FCF Margin % is -1.09%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.73 to a high of 4.62. Based on the distribution chart, Walmart ranks #158 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below 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 FCF Margin % compare to COST and TGT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #158 out of 310 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Walmart in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.84. Historically, Walmart's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 1.73 to 4.62 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 1.84, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walmart's current FCF Margin % is -1.09%. 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 $95.89, compared to a current price of $118.00 — trading 23.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -1.09%. Walmart's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walmart (LIM:WMT), the current FCF Margin % is -1.09% 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 23.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $95.89. GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LIM:WMT:

  • FCF Margin %: -1.09%
  • GF Value™: $95.89 vs. price of $118.00 (23.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 78/100 with 2 warning signs

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.


Walmart Business Description

Address 1 Customer Drive, Bentonville, AR, USA, 72716
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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