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WMT Current Ratio Analysis

0.77x

Higher than 13% of Consumer Defensive sector peers

Updated 413h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

Walmart’s current ratio of 0.77x means it holds only $0.77 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year, indicating a thin liquidity cushion.

Sector Performance

13th percentile

WMT

0.77x

Sector Median

0.98x

Sector Avg

1.15x

Prior Period

0.79x(Apr 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

Walmart’s current ratio of 0.77x means it holds only $0.77 in short-term assets for every $1.00 of short-term liabilities due within a year, indicating a thin liquidity cushion.

For context, the sector median is 0.93x, and Walmart sits at the 22nd percentile among peers, meaning most comparable companies hold more short-term assets relative to their near-term obligations. The trend is not available: the year-over-year change is N/A and the quarter-over-quarter change is N/A, with only the current 0.77x value on record. Because the ratio sits below both the sector median and the typical peer range, and because no trend data exists to show improvement, there is added investment risk tied to short-term debt coverage. This metric directly supports the CAUTIOUS verdict, as the low current ratio points to tighter liquidity than most sector peers with no observed trajectory to offset that concern.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Current Ratio tell investors about WMT?

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.

How is the Current Ratio calculated?

Current Ratio is calculated as: Current Assets / Current Liabilities.

How does WMT's Current Ratio compare to its sector?

WMT's Current Ratio of 0.77x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 0.98x, placing it in the 13th percentile.

Who are WMT's closest peers by Current Ratio?

The closest Consumer Defensive peers by Current Ratio include: PM (0.98x), ABEV (1.03x), CPB (0.87x), COTY (0.82x), ADM (1.31x).

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The Formula

Current Assets / Current Liabilities

Why It Matters

Measures short-term financial health. A ratio above 1.5 is generally healthy; below 1.0 may indicate liquidity stress.