WILLIAMS COS INC (WMB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WMB • US9694571004
Current stock price
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.
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.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
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 Rank | Sector 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%
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.23 |
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC7.66%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.53 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.48 |
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.5 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 96.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.98 |
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%
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 Rank | Sector 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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
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 2026-02-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04/bmo
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
Yearly Dividend2
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.56%
DP93.38%
Div Incr Years8
Div Non Decr Years8
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.525)
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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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.