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WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:WSM - US9699041011 - Common Stock

196.95 USD
+5.08 (+2.65%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:27:03 PM
196.95 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:27:03 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall WSM gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated WSM against 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. WSM gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. WSM has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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.
In the past 5 years WSM has always been profitable.
WSM had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 21.28%, WSM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.52% of the companies in the same industry.
WSM has a Return On Equity of 51.76%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WSM outperforms 96.69% of its industry peers.
WSM has a better Return On Invested Capital (31.16%) than 95.87% of its industry peers.
WSM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 32.30%. This is significantly above the industry average of 11.82%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.28%
ROE 51.76%
ROIC 31.16%
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 14.21%, WSM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.04% of the companies in the same industry.
WSM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 18.33%, WSM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.21% of the companies in the same industry.
WSM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WSM has a better Gross Margin (45.77%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WSM has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 18.33%
PM (TTM) 14.21%
GM 45.77%
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 2015 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WSM has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WSM has more shares outstanding
WSM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
WSM Yearly Shares OutstandingWSM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 7.60 indicates that WSM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WSM has a Altman-Z score of 7.60. This is amongst the best in the industry. WSM outperforms 96.69% of its industry peers.
WSM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.6
ROIC/WACC3.37
WACC9.25%
WSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWSM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.50 indicates that WSM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WSM (1.50) is better than 61.98% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that WSM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WSM (0.69) is better than 60.33% of its industry peers.
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 1.5
Quick Ratio 0.69
WSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWSM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 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 13.20%, which is quite good.
WSM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 29.28% yearly.
WSM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.28%.
WSM shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.2%
EPS 3Y5.36%
EPS 5Y29.28%
EPS Q2Q%14.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.21%
Revenue growth 5Y5.51%
Sales Q2Q%2.71%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, WSM will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 7.27% on average per year.
WSM is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.95% yearly.
EPS Next Y-0.42%
EPS Next 2Y2.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
EPS Next 5Y7.27%
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y3.95%

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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
WSM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWSM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
WSM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWSM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.67, the valuation of WSM can be described as rather expensive.
WSM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WSM is cheaper than 68.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, WSM is valued at the same level.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.31, WSM is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSM is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSM to the average of the S&P500 Index (32.68), we can say WSM is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.67
Fwd PE 21.31
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.
70.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.34
EV/EBITDA 13.44
WSM Per share dataWSM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of WSM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
EPS Next 2Y2.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%, WSM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.51, WSM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.35, WSM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.35%

5.2 History

The dividend of WSM has a limited annual growth rate of 2.89%.
WSM has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

26.99% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WSM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
WSM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP26.99%
EPS Next 2Y2.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
WSM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWSM Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC

NYSE:WSM (11/7/2025, 8:27:03 PM)

After market: 196.95 0 (0%)

196.95

+5.08 (+2.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)08-27 2025-08-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-18 2025-11-18/bmo
Inst Owners93.33%
Inst Owner Change-0.49%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change-7.48%
Market Cap23.99B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)1.11B
Analysts71.43
Price Target208.62 (5.93%)
Short Float %5.64%
Short Ratio5.58
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.35%
Yearly Dividend2.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.89%
DP26.99%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date10-17 2025-10-17 (0.66)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.94%
Min EPS beat(2)4.18%
Max EPS beat(2)9.71%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)8.37%
Min EPS beat(4)4.18%
Max EPS beat(4)10.37%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)10.3%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.81%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.12%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.74%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.5%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.5%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.21%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.34%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.6%
PT rev (1m)0.66%
PT rev (3m)13.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.23%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.67
Fwd PE 21.31
P/S 3.06
P/FCF 23.34
P/OCF 18.61
P/B 11.16
P/tB 11.57
EV/EBITDA 13.44
EPS(TTM)9.09
EY4.62%
EPS(NY)9.24
Fwd EY4.69%
FCF(TTM)8.44
FCFY4.28%
OCF(TTM)10.58
OCFY5.37%
SpS64.29
BVpS17.65
TBVpS17.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.74
Graham Number60.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 21.28%
ROE 51.76%
ROCE 41.46%
ROIC 31.16%
ROICexc 43.56%
ROICexgc 44.97%
OM 18.33%
PM (TTM) 14.21%
GM 45.77%
FCFM 13.13%
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.5
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 113.59%
Cap/Sales 3.33%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 77.4%
Profit Quality 92.36%
Current Ratio 1.5
Quick Ratio 0.69
Altman-Z 7.6
F-Score7
WACC9.25%
ROIC/WACC3.37
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)13.2%
EPS 3Y5.36%
EPS 5Y29.28%
EPS Q2Q%14.94%
EPS Next Y-0.42%
EPS Next 2Y2.95%
EPS Next 3Y4.91%
EPS Next 5Y7.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.28%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.21%
Revenue growth 5Y5.51%
Sales Q2Q%2.71%
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y3.95%
EBIT growth 1Y3.48%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.44%
EBIT growth 5Y25.22%
EBIT Next Year17.97%
EBIT Next 3Y8.71%
EBIT Next 5Y6.63%
FCF growth 1Y-5.34%
FCF growth 3Y-0.17%
FCF growth 5Y22.02%
OCF growth 1Y-6.91%
OCF growth 3Y-0.27%
OCF growth 5Y17.5%

WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC / WSM FAQ

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


Can you provide the valuation status for WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC?

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


How profitable is WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) stock?

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


What are the PE and PB ratios of WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) is 21.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.16.


What is the earnings growth outlook for WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) is expected to decline by -0.42% in the next year.