Walmart’s stock has markedly surpassed its competitors over the past year, but how does it compare with significant retail rivals such as Amazon and Costco? A closer examination shows robust profitability and consistent revenue growth, but its premium valuation and lagging growth compared to e-commerce giants like Amazon may limit future potential. Separately, volatility in the crypto sector continues. See Inside the Bitcoin Meltdown: How Two Big Institutions Triggered The Crash.
- WMT’s 4.2% operating margin is lower than AMZN’s 11.4% yet higher than its peers, emphasizing the tighter profitability in retail compared to e-commerce/cloud sectors.
- WMT’s 4.2% revenue growth is behind AMZN and COST but ahead of KR, TGT, and BBY, indicating resilience in traditional retail amid market changes.
- WMT achieved a 24.1% increase over the past year, outpacing its peers, with a PE ratio of 40.0 reflecting investor faith in its developing omni-channel strategy.
Here’s how Walmart compares in terms of size, valuation, and profitability against key competitors.
For more information on Walmart, refer to Buy or Sell WMT Stock. Below, we compare WMT’s growth, margin, and valuation with peers over the years.
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