WILLIAMS COS INC (WMB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WMB • US9694571004
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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.
- WMB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WMB has a Return On Assets (4.46%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 20.42%, WMB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- WMB's Return On Invested Capital of 6.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WMB outperforms 60.77% 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 23.10%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (6.42%) for WMB is above the 3 year average (6.15%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 21.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WMB outperforms 78.47% of its industry peers.
- WMB's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of WMB (36.90%) is better than 85.17% of its industry peers.
- WMB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 81.60%, WMB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WMB has more shares outstanding
- WMB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.27, we must say that WMB is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.27, WMB is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.89% of the companies in the same 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 (32.66) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.19 is on the high side and indicates that WMB has dependencies on debt financing.
- WMB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.19. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WMB underperforms 80.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.27 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.73%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.53 indicates that WMB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of WMB (0.53) is worse than 83.73% 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 82.30% 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 14.41% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y2.56%
EPS Next 2Y8.48%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
EPS Next 5Y15.96%
Revenue Next Year5.77%
Revenue Next 2Y7.8%
Revenue Next 3Y9.28%
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 32.04.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WMB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WMB is more expensive than 62.20% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WMB to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.78), we can say WMB is valued inline with the index average.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.25 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WMB.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WMB.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WMB to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.54), we can say WMB is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WMB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WMB is more expensive than 64.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WMB's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 98.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.4 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WMB's earnings are expected to grow with 12.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)12.53
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y8.48%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
5. WMB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WMB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.88%.
- WMB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.16.
- WMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WMB has a limited annual growth rate of 4.56%.
- WMB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
- 93.38% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WMB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- WMB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP93.38%
EPS Next 2Y8.48%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
WMB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
72.74
-0.08 (-0.11%)
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 Change0%
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner Change0.93%
Market Cap88.95B
Revenue(TTM)11.95B
Net Income(TTM)2.62B
Analysts78.67
Price Target80.81 (11.09%)
Short Float %1.27%
Short Ratio2.1
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.88% |
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)4.1%
PT rev (3m)15.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.69%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.49%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.25 | ||
| P/S | 7.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 98.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.07 | ||
| P/B | 6.94 | ||
| P/tB | 14.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.4 |
EPS(TTM)2.27
EY3.12%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY3.2%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY1.01%
OCF(TTM)4.83
OCFY6.64%
SpS9.78
BVpS10.48
TBVpS4.95
PEG (NY)12.53
PEG (5Y)1.48
Graham Number23.14
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 | 1.27 |
F-Score7
WACC7.73%
ROIC/WACC0.83
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 Y2.56%
EPS Next 2Y8.48%
EPS Next 3Y12.85%
EPS Next 5Y15.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.78%
Revenue growth 3Y2.91%
Revenue growth 5Y9.13%
Sales Q2Q%16.59%
Revenue Next Year5.77%
Revenue Next 2Y7.8%
Revenue Next 3Y9.28%
Revenue Next 5Y14.41%
EBIT growth 1Y32.01%
EBIT growth 3Y13.38%
EBIT growth 5Y11.4%
EBIT Next Year85.52%
EBIT Next 3Y32.78%
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 2 / 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 32.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.94.
Can you provide the financial health for WMB stock?
The financial health rating of WILLIAMS COS INC (WMB) is 1 / 10.