Casey's General Stores (CASY) vs. Walmart (WMT)
This page compares Casey's General Stores (CASY) with Walmart (WMT) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.
Company Profile
Casey's General Stores (CASY) and Walmart (WMT) both belong to the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry, though CASY is classified under Food Retail while WMT falls under Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail.
| Symbol | CASY | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Company Name | Casey's General Stores, Inc. | Walmart Inc. |
| Country/Region | United States | United States |
| GICS Sector | Consumer Staples | Consumer Staples |
| GICS Industry Group | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Industry | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail |
| GICS Sub-Industry | Food Retail | Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail |
| Market Capitalization | 31.59 billion USD | 1,069.71 billion USD |
| Currency | USD | USD |
| Exchange | NasdaqGS | NasdaqGS |
| Listing Date | October 20, 1983 | August 25, 1972 |
| Security Type | Common Stock | Common Stock |
Historical Performance
Walmart (WMT) is heavily traded at around 26.30M shares per day, whereas Casey's General Stores (CASY) sees a more moderate 0.52M — larger orders in the latter may require more patience and tighter control over order sizing.
Historical Performance at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Price Return | -4.08% | 2.29% |
| 13-Week Price Return | 28.82% | -0.41% |
| 26-Week Price Return | 57.96% | 30.19% |
| 52-Week Price Return | 86.84% | 35.73% |
| Month-to-Date Return | 3.65% | 1.07% |
| Year-to-Date Return | 54.18% | 19.68% |
| 10-Day Avg. Volume | 0.42M | 16.43M |
| 3-Month Avg. Volume | 0.52M | 26.30M |
| 3-Month Volatility | 26.61% | 24.10% |
| Beta | 0.66 | 0.65 |
Profitability
Return on Equity (TTM)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 17.55% and Walmart (WMT) at 23.69% post Return on Equity (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on this measure.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
17.55%
- Max
- 36.06%
- Q3
- 23.69%
- Median
- 14.31%
- Q1
- 8.17%
- Min
- -4.97%
WMT
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
23.69%
- Max
- 36.06%
- Q3
- 23.69%
- Median
- 14.31%
- Q1
- 8.17%
- Min
- -4.97%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)
Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 3.83% ranks in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Walmart (WMT) at 3.07%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
3.83%
- Max
- 6.61%
- Q3
- 3.54%
- Median
- 2.37%
- Q1
- 1.17%
- Min
- -0.25%
WMT
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
3.07%
- Max
- 6.61%
- Q3
- 3.54%
- Median
- 2.37%
- Q1
- 1.17%
- Min
- -0.25%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)
Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 5.62% ranks in the top quartile for Operating Profit Margin (TTM), ahead of Walmart (WMT) at 4.18%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
5.62%
- Max
- 8.84%
- Q3
- 4.88%
- Median
- 3.65%
- Q1
- 1.28%
- Min
- -1.18%
WMT
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
4.18%
- Max
- 8.84%
- Q3
- 4.88%
- Median
- 3.65%
- Q1
- 1.28%
- Min
- -1.18%
Profitability at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Return on Equity (TTM) | 17.55% | 23.69% |
| Return on Assets (TTM) | 7.70% | 7.91% |
| Net Profit Margin (TTM) | 3.83% | 3.07% |
| Operating Profit Margin (TTM) | 5.62% | 4.18% |
| Gross Profit Margin (TTM) | 24.54% | 24.93% |
Financial Strength
Current Ratio (MRQ)
Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 1.04 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Walmart (WMT) at 0.79 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for WMT.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
1.04
- Max
- 1.93
- Q3
- 1.37
- Median
- 1.14
- Q1
- 0.94
- Min
- 0.60
WMT
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
0.79
- Max
- 1.93
- Q3
- 1.37
- Median
- 1.14
- Q1
- 0.94
- Min
- 0.60
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 0.63 and Walmart (WMT) at 0.52 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
0.63
- Max
- 2.56
- Q3
- 1.23
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.18
- Min
- 0.00
WMT
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
0.52
- Max
- 2.56
- Q3
- 1.23
- Median
- 0.54
- Q1
- 0.18
- Min
- 0.00
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 9.49 and Walmart (WMT) at 13.12 post Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on interest-coverage headroom.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
9.49
- Max
- 20.24
- Q3
- 20.10
- Median
- 9.06
- Q1
- 3.31
- Min
- -8.07
WMT
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
13.12
- Max
- 20.24
- Q3
- 20.10
- Median
- 9.06
- Q1
- 3.31
- Min
- -8.07
Financial Strength at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio (MRQ) | 1.04 | 0.79 |
| Quick Ratio (MRQ) | 0.61 | 0.20 |
| Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) | 0.63 | 0.52 |
| Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) | 9.49 | 13.12 |
Growth
Revenue Growth
Revenue Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 0.32% | 5.60% |
| Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 9.22% | 4.73% |
| 3-Year Revenue CAGR | 7.16% | 5.27% |
| 5-Year Revenue CAGR | 11.68% | 4.99% |
EPS Growth
EPS Growth at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY) | 49.82% | -18.67% |
| EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY) | 21.40% | 13.49% |
| 3-Year EPS CAGR | 16.78% | 24.21% |
| 5-Year EPS CAGR | 15.45% | 11.53% |
Dividend
Dividend Yield (TTM)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 0.26% and Walmart (WMT) at 0.71% report Dividend Yield (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on cash yield relative to share price.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
0.26%
- Max
- 3.79%
- Q3
- 1.97%
- Median
- 0.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
WMT
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
0.71%
- Max
- 3.79%
- Q3
- 1.97%
- Median
- 0.71%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 12.40% and Walmart (WMT) at 34.29% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
12.40%
- Max
- 59.10%
- Q3
- 34.35%
- Median
- 20.99%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
WMT
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
34.29%
- Max
- 59.10%
- Q3
- 34.35%
- Median
- 20.99%
- Q1
- 0.00%
- Min
- 0.00%
Dividend at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.26% | 0.71% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) | 12.40% | 34.29% |
Valuation
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 48.42 and Walmart (WMT) at 48.55 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) among industry peers, indicating higher trailing earnings multiples than typical peers.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
48.42
- Max
- 56.23
- Q3
- 39.93
- Median
- 20.28
- Q1
- 15.79
- Min
- 12.13
WMT
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
48.55
- Max
- 56.23
- Q3
- 39.93
- Median
- 20.28
- Q1
- 15.79
- Min
- 12.13
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)
Walmart (WMT) at 1.49 sits in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM), but Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 1.85 is higher still, above its industry benchmark range — both carry elevated trailing revenue multiples relative to peers, with CASY higher.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
1.85
- Max
- 1.68
- Q3
- 0.91
- Median
- 0.53
- Q1
- 0.29
- Min
- 0.10
WMT
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
1.49
- Max
- 1.68
- Q3
- 0.91
- Median
- 0.53
- Q1
- 0.29
- Min
- 0.10
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)
Both Casey's General Stores (CASY) at 6.02 and Walmart (WMT) at 9.93 trade in the higher-multiple quartile for Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) among industry peers, indicating higher book-value multiples than typical peers.
CASY
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
6.02
- Max
- 9.93
- Q3
- 5.88
- Median
- 3.71
- Q1
- 1.93
- Min
- 0.79
WMT
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry group
9.93
- Max
- 9.93
- Q3
- 5.88
- Median
- 3.71
- Q1
- 1.93
- Min
- 0.79
Valuation at a Glance
| Symbol | CASY | WMT |
|---|---|---|
| Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) | 48.42 | 48.55 |
| Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) | 1.85 | 1.49 |
| Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) | 6.02 | 9.93 |
| Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM) | 47.17 | 71.22 |