Walmart Surpasses Amazon in Price-to-Earnings Ratio: A Mispriced Wall Street Phenomenon?
ByAinvest
Monday, Jul 7, 2025 3:29 am ET1min read
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Walmart's stock price has reached an all-time high, with a trailing P/E ratio above 40x and a forward 1-year estimate of 38x. This makes it more expensive than Amazon, with investors paying a premium for the retail giant's steady earnings and dividend yield. Despite its strong performance, the stock has been downgraded due to concerns about its valuation and potential economic headwinds.

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