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WalmartWMT -0.62%86 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.24% as of Apr. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 6.68. GuruFocus rates WMT with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $94.39 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 313 Retail - Defensive companies, Walmart ranks better than 82.11% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Walmart's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $21,320 Mil. Walmart's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was $258,694 Mil. Therefore, Walmart's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 8.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Walmart's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
WMT'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.56 Med: 6.68 Max: 9.08
Current: 9.08
During the past 13 years, Walmart's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 9.08%. The lowest was 3.56%. And the median was 6.68%.
WMT's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 82.11% of 313
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 3.72
vs WMT: 9.08
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Walmart Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Walmart Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Walmart's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
WMT vs COST, TGT, DG: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Discount Stores subindustry, Walmart's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Walmart's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Walmart's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Apr. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.24% mean?
Walmart (WMT) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.24% as of Apr. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 6.68. Over the past decade, Walmart's Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.56 to 9.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #56 out of 313 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Walmart's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Walmart's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.24% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 6.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.56 to a high of 9.08. The Retail - Defensive industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.72. Walmart's value of 8.24% is 121.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Walmart ranks #56 out of 313 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to COST and TGT?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Walmart ranks #56 out of 313 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This places Walmart in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.72. Walmart's value of 8.24% is 121.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Walmart's own Return-on-Tangible-Asset has ranged from 3.56 to 9.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.68 vs. the industry median of 3.72, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.72, based on 313 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Walmart's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 8.24% is 121.5% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Walmart and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Walmart's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.24%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 6.68. 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 $94.39, compared to a current price of $114.24 — trading 21% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.24%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 6.68 and 121.5% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.72. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Walmart (WMT), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 8.24% 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 $114.24 is trading 21% above its estimated GF Value™ of $94.39.
GuruFocus considers Walmart to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WMT:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 8.24% (23% above median its 10-year median of 6.68)
GF Value™: $94.39 vs. price of $114.24 (21% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.5% above the Retail - Defensive median (#56 of 313)
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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