These ratios are simply a snapshot comparison to competitors. They do not show trends.
Profitability:
ROA Target: 4.9 Walmart: 8.34 Industry Avg. 1.87
ROE: Target: 14.99 Walmart: 21.13 Industry Avg. 4.67
Notes: Target's returns on assets and equity are well above the industry average and well below their top competitor.
Leverage:
LT Debt to Equity Target: 124.05 Walmart: 57.31 Industry: 90.27
Target is carrying a fair amount of debt in relationship to it's equity - well above the industry average and 2 times the amount of Walmart.
Liquidity:
Quick Ratio Target: 1.03 Walmart: 0.24 Industry Avg. 0.60
Current Ratio Target: 1.71 Walmart: 0.85 Industry Avg. 1.36
Target is liquid and carries a margin of safety above the industry average.
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What year are those figures from?
ReplyDeleteIf 2008, the debt alone may explain why Wal-Mart is having an easier time of it during the recession.