Walmart WMT Return on invested capital

Return on invested capital at other companies

TargetTGT

11.9%-6.4pp

Dollar GeneralDG

7.4%+1.7pp

KrogerKR

12.2%-6.8pp

Lowe's CompaniesLOW

30.9%-8.6pp

CVS HealthCVS

7.1%-1.2pp

Weis MarketsWMK

6.7%+0.5pp

FAQ

What is Walmart 's return on invested capital?

Walmart (WMT) reported return on invested capital of 15.3% in Q1 2026.

How has Walmart 's return on invested capital changed year-over-year?

Walmart 's return on invested capital decreased by 7.3% year-over-year, from 16.5% to 15.3%.

What is the long-term trend for Walmart 's return on invested capital?

Over 5 years (2021 to 2026), Walmart 's return on invested capital has grown at a 5.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 11.5% to 15.2%.

What does return on invested capital mean?

Net operating profit after tax (operating income taxed at the effective rate) divided by average invested capital (debt plus equity minus cash). Measures the after-tax return on all capital put to work in the business, independent of capital structure.