What is WMT's DCF valuation?

Walmart Inc (WMT) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 28, 2025, Walmart Inc has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $155.87 per share. With the current market price at $97.58, this represents a potential upside of 59.7%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $119.25
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $155.87
Potential Upside (5-year) 22.2%
Potential Upside (10-year) 59.7%
Discount Rate (WACC) 6.2% - 8.6%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $680985 million in 01-2025 to $1163575 million by 01-2035, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately 5.5%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
01-2025 680985 5%
01-2026 698277 3%
01-2027 738563 6%
01-2028 781369 6%
01-2029 796996 2%
01-2030 849900 7%
01-2031 923710 9%
01-2032 967256 5%
01-2033 1031139 7%
01-2034 1092815 6%
01-2035 1163575 6%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from 3% in 01-2025 to 8% by 01-2035, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
01-2025 20157 3%
01-2026 27905 4%
01-2027 37616 5%
01-2028 48195 6%
01-2029 57555 7%
01-2030 70150 8%
01-2031 76242 8%
01-2032 79836 8%
01-2033 85109 8%
01-2034 90200 8%
01-2035 96040 8%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $16923 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 3% of revenue.

2. Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation is based on an average useful life of 5 years for capital assets.

Fiscal Year D&A (USD millions)
01-2026 18656
01-2027 20039
01-2028 20903
01-2029 21103
01-2030 20954
01-2031 22176

3. Working Capital Requirements

Net working capital is expected to increase gradually, with projected changes affecting free cash flow.

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 5
Days Inventory 42
Days Payables 42

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
9M/2026 43822 7175 14196 1105 21346
2027 72986 12896 20020 (489) 40558
2028 88198 16523 21180 816 49678
2029 101018 19732 21604 388 59294
2030 117956 24050 23038 472 70395

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 6.2% - 8.6%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 1.0% - 3.0%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 10.2x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 119.25 22.2%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 155.87 59.7%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 112.75 15.5%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 147.38 51.0%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $997,686M
  • 10-Year Model: $1,290,629M

Investment Conclusion

Is Walmart Inc (WMT) a buy or a sell? Walmart Inc is definitely a buy. Based on our DCF analysis, Walmart Inc (WMT) appears to be significantly undervalued with upside potential of 59.7%. The company's strong projected growth in revenue and profitability, coupled with consistent capital expenditure, supports our positive outlook on its intrinsic value.

Key investment drivers include:

  • Expanding profit margins (from 3% to 8%)
  • Steady revenue growth (5.5% CAGR)
  • Strong free cash flow generation

Investors should consider a strong buy at the current market price of $97.58.