PEG Ratio
Higher than 67% of Consumer Defensive sector peers
Updated 345h ago
Sector Performance
67th percentileWMT
2.09x
Sector Median
1.63x
Sector Avg
5.78x
Deep Analysis
The PEG ratio (price-to-earnings divided by earnings growth rate) of 2.09x means that Walmart’s stock price is more than double its projected earnings growth, suggesting a premium valuation.
This sits above the Consumer Defensive sector median of 1.61x, placing Walmart in the 67th percentile among peers — higher than two-thirds of the sector. Over the last eight quarters the metric has been increasing, with a year-over-year rise of +36.6% and a quarter-over-quarter decline of -4.6%. The combination of a level well above the sector median and a long-term upward trend, despite the recent quarterly dip, points to elevated valuation risk if growth fails to meet expectations. This metric directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as a rising and above-median PEG ratio typically signals that the stock is priced for growth that may not materialize.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the PEG Ratio tell investors about WMT?
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
How is the PEG Ratio calculated?
PEG Ratio is calculated as: P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate.
How does WMT's PEG Ratio compare to its sector?
WMT's PEG Ratio of 2.09x compares to a Consumer Defensive sector median of 1.63x, placing it in the 67th percentile.
Who are WMT's closest peers by PEG Ratio?
The closest Consumer Defensive peers by PEG Ratio include: PM (1.63x), ABEV (1.59x), MO (0.14x), BTI (0.11x), BUD (3.64x).
The Formula
P/E Ratio / EPS Growth Rate
Why It Matters
The PEG ratio adjusts P/E for expected growth. A PEG below 1.0 may signal undervaluation; above 2.0 may suggest the growth story is priced in.
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2.09x
Sector Median
1.63x
Sector Avg
5.78x
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