Name: Return on Assets (ROA)

Definition: ROA shows how efficiently the company turns everything it owns — its entire asset base — into net profit after all costs and taxes. A higher ROA means the business squeezes more profit from its assets. Lower ROA might reflect poor asset utilization or heavy reliance on expensive financing.

Interpretation:
• In '2022', WMT's return on assets was 5.6%, representing returns generated from total assets. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2022' stood at 9.1%.
• In '2023', WMT's return on assets was 4.8%, representing returns generated from total assets. The decline from '2022' may indicate some operational or financial challenges. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2023' stood at 8.2%. Industry average declined by 0.9% from previous year.
• In '2024', WMT's return on assets was 6.3%, representing returns generated from total assets. The increase since '2023' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2024' stood at 7.3%. Industry average declined by 0.8% from previous year.
• In '2025', WMT's return on assets was 7.6%, representing returns generated from total assets. The increase since '2024' reflects strengthening financial performance. Industry average for Department/Specialty Retail Stores in '2025' stood at 4.8%. Industry average declined by 2.5% from previous year.
Overall, WMT's return on assets has been volatile but generally stable over the past 4 years.

Formula: ROA = Net Income / Total Assets

Good Range: Commonly 5%-15%.