Walmart Inc. (WMT) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Based on the latest financial reports, Walmart Inc. (WMT) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.143x as of July 2026. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($14.97 Billion) by net assets ($104.51 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. Also see WMT market cap overview for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
Walmart Inc. - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1990–2026)
This chart illustrates how Walmart Inc.'s cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View WMT stock price for real-time trading data and today's change.
Walmart Inc. Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
The table below lists competitors of Walmart Inc. ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency. Review Walmart Inc. free cash flow generation to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Advanced Micro Devices Inc
NASDAQ:AMD
|
0.035x |
|
Eli Lilly and Company
SA:LILY34
|
0.171x |
|
JPMorgan Chase & Co
NYSE:JPM
|
-0.067x |
|
Walmart Inc. Common Stock
NYSE:WMT
|
0.095x |
|
Micron Technology Inc
NASDAQ:MU
|
0.164x |
|
SK Hynix Inc
KO:000660
|
0.143x |
|
SK HYNIX GDR 144A/REGS 1
F:HY9H
|
0.173x |
|
Berkshire Hathaway Inc
NYSE:BRK-B
|
0.014x |
Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Walmart Inc. (1990–2026)
The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Walmart Inc. from 1990 to 2026. Also see balance sheet size of Walmart Inc. for a full breakdown of the balance sheet.
| Year | Net Assets | Operating Cash Flow | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $106.18 Billion | $41.56 Billion | 0.391x | +4.94% |
| 2025-01-31 | $97.69 Billion | $36.44 Billion | 0.373x | -5.43% |
| 2024-01-31 | $90.57 Billion | $35.73 Billion | 0.394x | +13.85% |
| 2023-01-31 | $83.99 Billion | $29.10 Billion | 0.346x | +31.67% |
| 2022-01-31 | $91.89 Billion | $24.18 Billion | 0.263x | -36.15% |
| 2021-01-31 | $87.53 Billion | $36.07 Billion | 0.412x | +33.08% |
| 2020-01-31 | $81.55 Billion | $25.25 Billion | 0.310x | -11.14% |
| 2019-01-31 | $79.63 Billion | $27.75 Billion | 0.349x | -0.60% |
| 2018-01-31 | $80.82 Billion | $28.34 Billion | 0.351x | -10.85% |
| 2017-01-31 | $80.53 Billion | $31.67 Billion | 0.393x | +19.35% |
| 2016-01-31 | $83.61 Billion | $27.55 Billion | 0.330x | -0.86% |
| 2015-01-31 | $85.94 Billion | $28.56 Billion | 0.332x | +18.38% |
| 2014-01-31 | $82.83 Billion | $23.26 Billion | 0.281x | -9.75% |
| 2013-01-31 | $82.26 Billion | $25.59 Billion | 0.311x | -2.31% |
| 2012-01-31 | $76.17 Billion | $24.25 Billion | 0.318x | -3.49% |
| 2011-01-31 | $71.66 Billion | $23.64 Billion | 0.330x | -7.94% |
| 2010-01-31 | $73.24 Billion | $26.25 Billion | 0.358x | +1.09% |
| 2009-01-31 | $65.28 Billion | $23.15 Billion | 0.355x | +12.54% |
| 2008-01-31 | $64.61 Billion | $20.35 Billion | 0.315x | -3.80% |
| 2007-01-31 | $61.57 Billion | $20.16 Billion | 0.327x | -1.25% |
| 2006-01-31 | $53.17 Billion | $17.63 Billion | 0.332x | +8.89% |
| 2005-01-31 | $49.40 Billion | $15.04 Billion | 0.305x | -16.94% |
| 2004-01-31 | $43.62 Billion | $16.00 Billion | 0.367x | +10.91% |
| 2003-01-31 | $39.34 Billion | $13.01 Billion | 0.331x | +13.11% |
| 2002-01-31 | $35.10 Billion | $10.26 Billion | 0.292x | -4.61% |
| 2001-01-31 | $31.34 Billion | $9.60 Billion | 0.306x | -3.39% |
| 2000-01-31 | $25.83 Billion | $8.19 Billion | 0.317x | -11.66% |
| 1999-01-31 | $21.11 Billion | $7.58 Billion | 0.359x | -6.73% |
| 1998-01-31 | $18.50 Billion | $7.12 Billion | 0.385x | +11.29% |
| 1997-01-31 | $17.14 Billion | $5.93 Billion | 0.346x | +114.20% |
| 1996-01-31 | $14.76 Billion | $2.38 Billion | 0.161x | -29.28% |
| 1995-01-31 | $12.73 Billion | $2.91 Billion | 0.228x | +11.83% |
| 1994-01-31 | $10.75 Billion | $2.20 Billion | 0.204x | +39.91% |
| 1993-01-31 | $8.76 Billion | $1.28 Billion | 0.146x | -24.81% |
| 1992-01-31 | $6.99 Billion | $1.36 Billion | 0.194x | -19.64% |
| 1991-01-31 | $5.37 Billion | $1.30 Billion | 0.242x | +10.50% |
| 1990-01-31 | $3.97 Billion | $866.80 Million | 0.219x | -- |
About Walmart Inc.
Walmart Inc. engages in the operation of retail and wholesale stores and clubs, ecommerce websites, and mobile applications worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International, and Sam's Club U.S. It operates supercenters, supermarkets, warehouse clubs, cash and carry stores, and discount stores under Walmart and Walmart Neighborhood Market brands; membersh… Read more