WILLIAMS COS INC (WMB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WMB • US9694571004

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71.075 USD
+0.64 (+0.92%)
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This WMB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WMB Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WMB was profitable.
  • In the past year WMB had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • WMB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WMB had a positive operating cash flow.
WMB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWMB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B

1.2 Ratios

  • WMB has a Return On Assets of 4.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WMB outperforms 59.81% of its industry peers.
  • WMB has a Return On Equity of 20.42%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WMB outperforms 85.17% of its industry peers.
  • WMB has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.42%) than 60.29% of its industry peers.
  • WMB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.15%. This is significantly below the industry average of 22.73%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.15%) for WMB is below the current ROIC(6.42%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.46%
ROE 20.42%
ROIC 6.42%
ROA(3y)4.86%
ROA(5y)4.4%
ROE(3y)21.3%
ROE(5y)18.99%
ROIC(3y)6.15%
ROIC(5y)5.72%
WMB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWMB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • WMB has a better Profit Margin (21.88%) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
  • WMB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WMB has a Operating Margin of 36.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WMB outperforms 85.17% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WMB has grown nicely.
  • WMB's Gross Margin of 81.60% is amongst the best of the industry. WMB outperforms 91.87% of its industry peers.
  • WMB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 36.9%
PM (TTM) 21.88%
GM 81.6%
OM growth 3Y10.17%
OM growth 5Y2.07%
PM growth 3Y5.46%
PM growth 5Y52.03%
GM growth 3Y6.02%
GM growth 5Y0.62%
WMB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWMB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. WMB Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WMB is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WMB has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WMB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • WMB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WMB Yearly Shares OutstandingWMB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
WMB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWMB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.23, we must say that WMB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • The Altman-Z score of WMB (1.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WMB has a debt to FCF ratio of 32.66. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WMB would need 32.66 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WMB has a Debt to FCF ratio of 32.66. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WMB outperforms 44.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.19 is on the high side and indicates that WMB has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of WMB (2.19) is worse than 80.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.19
Debt/FCF 32.66
Altman-Z 1.23
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.66%
WMB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWMB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WMB has a Current Ratio of 0.53. This is a bad value and indicates that WMB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of WMB (0.53) is worse than 84.69% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.48 indicates that WMB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WMB (0.48) is worse than 83.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.48
WMB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWMB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. WMB Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 24.73% over the past year.
  • WMB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.71% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, WMB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.78% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 9.13% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.73%
EPS 3Y8.44%
EPS 5Y21.71%
EPS Q2Q%80%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.91%
Revenue growth 5Y9.13%
Sales Q2Q%16.59%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, WMB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.96% on average per year.
  • WMB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y2.64%
EPS Next 2Y7.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5Y15.96%
Revenue Next Year5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y7.86%
Revenue Next 3Y9.55%
Revenue Next 5Y14.41%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
WMB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWMB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B
WMB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWMB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 2 4 6

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4. WMB Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WMB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 31.31.
  • WMB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WMB is more expensive than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.66. WMB is around the same levels.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.50, WMB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • WMB's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.00, WMB is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.31
Fwd PE 30.5
WMB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWMB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • WMB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WMB is more expensive than 64.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WMB.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 96.68
EV/EBITDA 16.98
WMB Per share dataWMB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • WMB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • WMB's earnings are expected to grow with 12.17% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)11.85
PEG (5Y)1.44
EPS Next 2Y7.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%

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5. WMB Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%, WMB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.26, WMB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, WMB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.97%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WMB has a limited annual growth rate of 4.56%.
  • WMB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • As WMB did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.56%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
WMB Yearly Dividends per shareWMB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • WMB pays out 93.38% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of WMB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP93.38%
EPS Next 2Y7.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
WMB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWMB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B
WMB Dividend Payout.WMB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WMB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WMB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WILLIAMS COS INC

NYSE:WMB (4/22/2026, 12:04:55 PM)

71.075

+0.64 (+0.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-10
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners88.75%
Inst Owner Change-0.29%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change0.93%
Market Cap86.91B
Revenue(TTM)11.95B
Net Income(TTM)2.62B
Analysts78.67
Price Target80.81 (13.7%)
Short Float %1.33%
Short Ratio2.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.97%
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.56%
DP93.38%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)13.89%
Min EPS beat(2)2.49%
Max EPS beat(2)25.3%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)5.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.28%
Max EPS beat(4)25.3%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)4.26%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)11.02%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)9.93%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.46%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.89%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.89%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.03%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.26%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.42%
PT rev (1m)4.78%
PT rev (3m)15.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.48%
EPS NQ rev (3m)6.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.68%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.31
Fwd PE 30.5
P/S 7.27
P/FCF 96.68
P/OCF 14.74
P/B 6.79
P/tB 14.38
EV/EBITDA 16.98
EPS(TTM)2.27
EY3.19%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY3.28%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY1.03%
OCF(TTM)4.82
OCFY6.79%
SpS9.77
BVpS10.47
TBVpS4.94
PEG (NY)11.85
PEG (5Y)1.44
Graham Number23.1281 (-67.46%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.46%
ROE 20.42%
ROCE 8.4%
ROIC 6.42%
ROICexc 6.43%
ROICexgc 7.37%
OM 36.9%
PM (TTM) 21.88%
GM 81.6%
FCFM 7.52%
ROA(3y)4.86%
ROA(5y)4.4%
ROE(3y)21.3%
ROE(5y)18.99%
ROIC(3y)6.15%
ROIC(5y)5.72%
ROICexc(3y)6.27%
ROICexc(5y)5.83%
ROICexgc(3y)7.35%
ROICexgc(5y)6.92%
ROCE(3y)8.05%
ROCE(5y)7.46%
ROICexgc growth 3Y4.59%
ROICexgc growth 5Y4.87%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.28%
ROICexc growth 5Y6.14%
OM growth 3Y10.17%
OM growth 5Y2.07%
PM growth 3Y5.46%
PM growth 5Y52.03%
GM growth 3Y6.02%
GM growth 5Y0.62%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.19
Debt/FCF 32.66
Debt/EBITDA 4.15
Cap/Depr 213%
Cap/Sales 41.83%
Interest Coverage 3.14
Cash Conversion 87.3%
Profit Quality 34.38%
Current Ratio 0.53
Quick Ratio 0.48
Altman-Z 1.23
F-Score7
WACC7.66%
ROIC/WACC0.84
Cap/Depr(3y)152.54%
Cap/Depr(5y)127.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)30.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.68%
Profit Quality(3y)81.28%
Profit Quality(5y)109.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)24.73%
EPS 3Y8.44%
EPS 5Y21.71%
EPS Q2Q%80%
EPS Next Y2.64%
EPS Next 2Y7.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
EPS Next 5Y15.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.91%
Revenue growth 5Y9.13%
Sales Q2Q%16.59%
Revenue Next Year5.9%
Revenue Next 2Y7.86%
Revenue Next 3Y9.55%
Revenue Next 5Y14.41%
EBIT growth 1Y32.01%
EBIT growth 3Y13.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.4%
EBIT Next Year86.37%
EBIT Next 3Y33.03%
EBIT Next 5Y23.87%
FCF growth 1Y-60.84%
FCF growth 3Y-29.87%
FCF growth 5Y-16.55%
OCF growth 1Y18.58%
OCF growth 3Y6.45%
OCF growth 5Y11.03%

WILLIAMS COS INC / WMB Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WMB stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WMB.


Can you provide the valuation status for WILLIAMS COS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WILLIAMS COS INC (WMB). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for WILLIAMS COS INC?

WILLIAMS COS INC (WMB) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of WILLIAMS COS INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLIAMS COS INC (WMB) is 31.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.79.


Can you provide the financial health for WMB stock?

The financial health rating of WILLIAMS COS INC (WMB) is 1 / 10.