Current Ratio

Walmart’s current ratio of 0.77x means that for every dollar of short-term obligations due within a year, the company holds only $0.77 in cash and other assets that can be quickly converted to cash—a metric that gauges short‑term liquidity.

This sits below the sector median of 0.87x, placing Walmart in the 33rd percentile of its Consumer Defensive peers, indicating it has weaker liquidity coverage than two‑thirds of similar companies. Because the year‑over‑year and quarter‑over‑quarter changes are both listed as N/A, and no trend data for the last eight quarters is available, it is impossible to assess whether the ratio has been improving or worsening over time. The combination of a below‑median current ratio with no trend information creates uncertainty: the current level alone suggests that Walmart may face difficulty covering near‑term liabilities if cash flows tighten, raising liquidity risk. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a current ratio of 0.77x—especially without a positive trend to offset it—reinforces concern about the company’s short‑term financial flexibility.

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