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.
- WMB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WMB has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years WMB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WMB (4.46%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WMB has a better Return On Equity (20.42%) than 85.17% of its industry peers.
- WMB has a better Return On Invested Capital (6.42%) than 60.29% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WMB is significantly below the industry average of 22.77%.
- 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 has a better Profit Margin (21.88%) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WMB has grown nicely.
- WMB has a Operating Margin of 36.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WMB outperforms 85.17% of its industry peers.
- WMB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WMB has a Gross Margin of 81.60%. This is amongst the best in 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
- WMB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- WMB has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- WMB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- WMB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.25, 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 1.25, WMB is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WMB is 32.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take WMB, 32.66 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
- WMB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.19. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- WMB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.19. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WMB underperforms 80.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 32.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.83
WACC7.72%
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.
- WMB has a Quick 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.
- WMB has a Quick ratio of 0.48. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WMB underperforms 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 21.71% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- WMB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 13.78%.
- WMB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.13% yearly.
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
- WMB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.96% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WMB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.41% on average per year.
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.80 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WMB.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WMB is valued a bit more expensive than 62.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, WMB is valued at the same level.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.98, the valuation of WMB can be described as expensive.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WMB.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.24, WMB is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 31.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.98 |
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.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WMB is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 98.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of WMB 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)12.04
PEG (5Y)1.46
EPS Next 2Y7.71%
EPS Next 3Y12.17%
5. WMB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WMB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.26, WMB pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- WMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- WMB has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
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.
- 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
72.18
+0.53 (+0.74%)
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 Cap88.27B
Revenue(TTM)11.95B
Net Income(TTM)2.62B
Analysts78.67
Price Target80.81 (11.96%)
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 | 31.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.98 | ||
| P/S | 7.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 98.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.97 | ||
| P/B | 6.89 | ||
| P/tB | 14.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.2 |
EPS(TTM)2.27
EY3.14%
EPS(NY)2.33
Fwd EY3.23%
FCF(TTM)0.74
FCFY1.02%
OCF(TTM)4.82
OCFY6.68%
SpS9.77
BVpS10.47
TBVpS4.94
PEG (NY)12.04
PEG (5Y)1.46
Graham Number23.1281 (-67.96%)
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 | 1.25 |
F-Score7
WACC7.72%
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 Y2.64%
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
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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.
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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 31.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.89.
Can you provide the financial health for WMB stock?
The financial health rating of WILLIAMS COS INC (WMB) is 1 / 10.