Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (WMT) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

Summary

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-Mart) is the world’s largest retailer. The company operates retail stores in a variety of formats including discount stores, supercenters, neighborhood markets and club stores. It offers branded as well as private label products of various categories. The company operates approximately 10,130 retail units under 69 different banners across 27 countries. Wal-Mart operates its business through three reportable segments, namely, Wal-Mart U.S., Wal-Mart International and Sam’s Club. Internationally, the company has operations in Brazil, Central America, Argentina, Canada, Chile, China, India, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the UK.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Key Recent Developments

May 15, 2012: Walmart To Set Up Solar PV Panels On 27 Stores In Massachusetts
Apr 11, 2012: Walmart Installs Six Solar Power Systems Totaling 2 MW Capacity In Colorado
Nov 30, 2011: Cleco Power Teams With Walmart To Develop Solar Projects In Louisiana
Nov 28, 2011: Femina Pharma Announces ALJ's Denial Of Merck's Motion For Summary Determination On Domestic Industry In ITC Patent Dispute Concerning NuvaRing
Nov 22, 2011: ECOtality To Install EV Charging Stations At Select Walmart Stores

This comprehensive SWOT profile of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. provides you an in-depth strategic SWOT analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.

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- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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Table of contents

Section 1 - About the Company
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Key Facts
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Key Employees
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Key Employee Biographies
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Major Products and Services
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - History
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Company Statement
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Business Description
Business Description - Sam's Club Segment
Sam's Club Segment - Overview
Business Description - Wal-Mart U.S. Segment
Wal-Mart U.S. Segment - Overview
Wal-Mart U.S. Segment - Financials
Business Description - Walmart International Segment
Walmart International Segment - Overview
Walmart International Segment - Financials
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Strengths
Strength - Employee Friendly System
Strength - Marketing Activities
Strength - Robust Store and Distribution Network
Strength - Diversified Product and Brand Portfolio
Strength - Strong Market Position
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Weaknesses
Weakness - Legal Controversies
Weakness - Product Recalls
Weakness - Declining Profitability Ratios
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Opportunities
Opportunity - Increasing Demand for Private Label Products
Opportunity - Strategic Expansion
Opportunity - Conversion of Discount Stores into Supercenters
Opportunity - Expansion through Acquisitions
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Threats
Threat - Risks Associated With Suppliers
Threat - Intense Competition
Threat - Changes in Labor Laws and Other Issues
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Performance Chart
Financial Performance
Financial Ratios - Interim Ratios
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Recent Developments
May 15, 2012: Walmart To Set Up Solar PV Panels On 27 Stores In Massachusetts
Apr 11, 2012: Walmart Installs Six Solar Power Systems Totaling 2 MW Capacity In Colorado
Nov 30, 2011: Cleco Power Teams With Walmart To Develop Solar Projects In Louisiana
Nov 28, 2011: Femina Pharma Announces ALJ's Denial Of Merck's Motion For Summary Determination On Domestic Industry In ITC Patent Dispute Concerning NuvaRing
Nov 22, 2011: ECOtality To Install EV Charging Stations At Select Walmart Stores
Sep 21, 2011: Walmart To Generate Solar Energy At More Than 75% Of Its Stores In California
Mar 17, 2011: Walmart Eliminates More Than 80% Of Its Waste In California
Feb 03, 2011: DOE Joins Private Sector To Develop And Deploy New High-Efficiency Commercial Air Conditioners
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer

List of Tables

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Key Facts
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Key Employees
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Key Employee Biographies
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Major Products and Services
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., History
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Subsidiaries
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Key Competitors
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Ratios based on current share price
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Annual Ratios
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Interim Ratios
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Recent Deals Summary
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

List of Figures

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Performance Chart (2008 - 2012)
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Ratio Charts

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