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WalmartWMT +2.15%86 Receivables Turnover is 16.28 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates WMT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.36 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 304 Retail - Defensive companies, Walmart ranks better than 82.24% on this metric.
The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Walmart's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $177,751 Mil. Walmart's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $10,917 Mil.
Hence, Walmart's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was 16.28.
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Walmart Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Walmart Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Walmart's Receivables Turnover can be seen below:
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WMT vs COST, TGT, DG: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Walmart's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Walmart's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walmart's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover of 16.28 as of Apr. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #54 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Walmart's Receivables Turnover too high?
Walmart's current Receivables Turnover is 16.28. The Retail - Defensive industry median Receivables Turnover is 16.01. Walmart's value of 16.28 is 1.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walmart ranks #54 out of 304 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Receivables Turnover compare to COST and TGT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #54 out of 304 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places Walmart in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 16.01. Walmart's value of 16.28 is 1.7% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Retail - Defensive companies is 16.01, based on 304 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Walmart's current Receivables Turnover of 16.28 is 1.7% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 16.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walmart's current Receivables Turnover is 16.28. 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 $94.36, compared to a current price of $114.95 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 16.28 and 1.7% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 16.01. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walmart (WMT), the current Receivables Turnover is 16.28 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 $114.95 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.36.
GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WMT:
Receivables Turnover: 16.28
GF Value™: $94.36 vs. price of $114.95 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.7% above the Retail - Defensive median (#54 of 304)
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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