WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WSM • US9699041011

207.52 USD
-3.86 (-1.83%)
Last: Feb 27, 2026, 11:43 AM
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Fundamental Rating

7

We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to WSM. WSM was compared to 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making WSM a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. WSM is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WSM had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WSM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WSM has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WSM had a positive operating cash flow.
WSM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWSM 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 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of WSM (20.81%) is better than 97.56% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 53.45%, WSM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WSM's Return On Invested Capital of 31.18% is amongst the best of the industry. WSM outperforms 96.75% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WSM is significantly above the industry average of 11.89%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.81%
ROE 53.45%
ROIC 31.18%
ROA(3y)21.14%
ROA(5y)20.48%
ROE(3y)54.49%
ROE(5y)54.47%
ROIC(3y)32.3%
ROIC(5y)31.62%
WSM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWSM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • WSM has a Profit Margin of 13.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WSM outperforms 95.94% of its industry peers.
  • WSM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 18.12%, WSM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WSM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WSM's Gross Margin of 45.63% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WSM outperforms 71.54% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WSM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.12%
PM (TTM) 13.97%
GM 45.63%
OM growth 3Y1.81%
OM growth 5Y18.68%
PM growth 3Y2.23%
PM growth 5Y19.3%
GM growth 3Y1.79%
GM growth 5Y5.07%
WSM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWSM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WSM is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WSM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WSM has more shares outstanding
  • There is no outstanding debt for WSM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
WSM Yearly Shares OutstandingWSM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
WSM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWSM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

  • WSM has an Altman-Z score of 7.63. This indicates that WSM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WSM's Altman-Z score of 7.63 is amongst the best of the industry. WSM outperforms 96.75% of its industry peers.
  • There is no outstanding debt for WSM. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.63
ROIC/WACC3.29
WACC9.47%
WSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WSM has a Current Ratio of 1.43. This is a normal value and indicates that WSM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WSM's Current ratio of 1.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WSM outperforms 60.16% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that WSM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WSM (0.60) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for WSM is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.43
Quick Ratio 0.6
WSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • WSM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.40%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 29.28% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
  • Looking at the last year, WSM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.10% in the last year.
  • WSM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.4%
EPS 3Y5.36%
EPS 5Y29.28%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.21%
Revenue growth 5Y5.51%
Sales Q2Q%4.56%

3.2 Future

  • WSM is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.90% yearly.
  • WSM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.77% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y4.71%
EPS Next 5Y6.9%
Revenue Next Year3.48%
Revenue Next 2Y3.48%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
WSM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWSM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
WSM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWSM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WSM is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.83.
  • 70.73% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • WSM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.11.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.51, WSM is valued on the expensive side.
  • 60.98% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • WSM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.83
Fwd PE 22.51
WSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • WSM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WSM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WSM is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 22.4
EV/EBITDA 14.65
WSM Per share dataWSM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WSM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • WSM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)34.84
PEG (5Y)0.78
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y4.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • WSM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.30, WSM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • WSM's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WSM has a limited annual growth rate of 2.89%.
  • WSM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • WSM has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.89%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years18
WSM Yearly Dividends per shareWSM Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • WSM pays out 27.85% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The dividend of WSM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP27.85%
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y4.71%
WSM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWSM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B
WSM Dividend Payout.WSM Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WSM Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC

NYSE:WSM (2/27/2026, 11:43:51 AM)

207.52

-3.86 (-1.83%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-19
Earnings (Next)05-20
Inst Owners96.79%
Inst Owner Change-0.63%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change-7.99%
Market Cap24.77B
Revenue(TTM)7.91B
Net Income(TTM)1.11B
Analysts71.85
Price Target206.53 (-0.48%)
Short Float %7.26%
Short Ratio7.68
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.28%
Yearly Dividend2.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.89%
DP27.85%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date01-16
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.82%
Min EPS beat(2)3.94%
Max EPS beat(2)9.71%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.05%
Min EPS beat(4)3.94%
Max EPS beat(4)10.37%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.71%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)8.21%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.66%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.28%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.43%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.42%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.74%
PT rev (1m)1.85%
PT rev (3m)-1.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.35%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.83
Fwd PE 22.51
P/S 3.13
P/FCF 22.4
P/OCF 18.33
P/B 11.98
P/tB 12.45
EV/EBITDA 14.65
EPS(TTM)9.09
EY4.38%
EPS(NY)9.22
Fwd EY4.44%
FCF(TTM)9.26
FCFY4.46%
OCF(TTM)11.32
OCFY5.46%
SpS66.27
BVpS17.32
TBVpS16.67
PEG (NY)34.84
PEG (5Y)0.78
Graham Number59.52
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 20.81%
ROE 53.45%
ROCE 41.48%
ROIC 31.18%
ROICexc 41.9%
ROICexgc 43.2%
OM 18.12%
PM (TTM) 13.97%
GM 45.63%
FCFM 13.98%
ROA(3y)21.14%
ROA(5y)20.48%
ROE(3y)54.49%
ROE(5y)54.47%
ROIC(3y)32.3%
ROIC(5y)31.62%
ROICexc(3y)45.42%
ROICexc(5y)45.62%
ROICexgc(3y)47.01%
ROICexgc(5y)47.4%
ROCE(3y)42.97%
ROCE(5y)42.71%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.39%
ROICexgc growth 5Y23.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y23.27%
OM growth 3Y1.81%
OM growth 5Y18.68%
PM growth 3Y2.23%
PM growth 5Y19.3%
GM growth 3Y1.79%
GM growth 5Y5.07%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.49
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 107.38%
Cap/Sales 3.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 81.29%
Profit Quality 100.04%
Current Ratio 1.43
Quick Ratio 0.6
Altman-Z 7.63
F-Score6
WACC9.47%
ROIC/WACC3.29
Cap/Depr(3y)114.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.93%
Profit Quality(3y)106.74%
Profit Quality(5y)116.84%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.4%
EPS 3Y5.36%
EPS 5Y29.28%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y0.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.81%
EPS Next 3Y4.71%
EPS Next 5Y6.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.21%
Revenue growth 5Y5.51%
Sales Q2Q%4.56%
Revenue Next Year3.48%
Revenue Next 2Y3.48%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%
EBIT growth 1Y2.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.44%
EBIT growth 5Y25.22%
EBIT Next Year18.76%
EBIT Next 3Y8.61%
EBIT Next 5Y6.66%
FCF growth 1Y-9.01%
FCF growth 3Y-0.17%
FCF growth 5Y22.02%
OCF growth 1Y-8.05%
OCF growth 3Y-0.27%
OCF growth 5Y17.5%

WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC / WSM FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to WSM.


What is the valuation status of WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of WSM stock?

WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WSM stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) is 22.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.98.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WSM stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) is expected to grow by 0.66% in the next year.