The risks of investing in Walmart Inc. (WMT)

From the Sep 26, 2026 report · Read the full report

Risks flagged in the analysis

Listeria recall of store-brand frozen meals poses a moderate supply-chain risk with ongoing FDA testing.
Gift card scam affecting Walmart (and other retailers) presents a brand risk with no direct financial impact.
ALDI's aggressive price competition could pressure Walmart's market share in the discount retail segment.

Bear case

High valuation metrics including a PE ratio of 38.98 and PEG ratio of 4.13 suggest potential overvaluation relative to growth.
Current ratio of 0.77 indicates current liabilities exceed current assets, requiring monitoring for liquidity concerns.
Technical resistance at 50 SMA ($109.25) and price below 200 SMA ($118.11) reflect a bearish long-term trend.

Risk in numbers

Beta: 0.6
Debt / equity: 71.7
Annual volatility: 26.2%
Largest fall in 12 months: -23.5%

52-week range

$98.88$135.16

Frequently asked questions

What are the risks of investing in WMT?

Listeria recall of store-brand frozen meals poses a moderate supply-chain risk with ongoing FDA testing. Gift card scam affecting Walmart (and other retailers) presents a brand risk with no direct financial impact. ALDI's aggressive price competition could pressure Walmart's market share in the discount retail segment.

Sources: Yahoo Finance (prices, financial statements and analysts' estimates) and the U.S. Treasury (10-year yield). Indicators and valuation are computed without AI.

AI-generated informational content. Not financial advice or a personalised investment recommendation. Investing involves risk, including loss of capital.

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