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WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WSM - US9699041011 - Common Stock

191.09 USD
+0.21 (+0.11%)
Last: 12/22/2025, 8:20:18 PM
191.03 USD
-0.06 (-0.03%)
After Hours: 12/22/2025, 8:20:18 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, WSM scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 has a correct valuation and a medium 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.
WSM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 20.81%, WSM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
WSM has a Return On Equity of 53.45%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WSM outperforms 95.12% of its industry peers.
WSM's Return On Invested Capital of 31.18% is amongst the best of the industry. WSM outperforms 96.75% 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 12.17%.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 13.97%, WSM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.94% of the companies in the same industry.
WSM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WSM's Operating Margin of 18.12% is amongst the best of the industry. WSM outperforms 94.31% of its industry peers.
WSM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 45.63%, WSM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
WSM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WSM is creating value.
WSM has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WSM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
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 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 7.18 indicates that WSM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WSM has a better Altman-Z score (7.18) than 95.94% 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 7.18
ROIC/WACC3.25
WACC9.59%
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

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 has a Current ratio (1.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.60 indicates that WSM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WSM's Quick ratio of 0.60 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WSM outperforms 56.91% 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 1.43
Quick Ratio 0.6
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

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.40% over the past year.
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.
Measured over the past years, WSM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.51% on average per year.
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

Based on estimates for the next years, WSM will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.90% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0.66%
EPS Next 2Y2.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
EPS Next 5Y6.9%
Revenue Next Year3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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 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 21.02, the valuation of WSM can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSM is valued a bit cheaper than 73.17% of the companies in the same industry.
WSM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.61.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.74, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WSM.
WSM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WSM is cheaper than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSM to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.01), we can say WSM is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.02
Fwd PE 20.74
WSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWSM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WSM is on the same level as its industry peers.
WSM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WSM is cheaper than 72.36% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.63
EV/EBITDA 13.19
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
WSM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)32.09
PEG (5Y)0.72
EPS Next 2Y2.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%

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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 1.98, WSM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, WSM is paying slightly less dividend.
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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

WSM pays out 27.85% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
WSM's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP27.85%
EPS Next 2Y2.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
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 (12/22/2025, 8:20:18 PM)

After market: 191.03 -0.06 (-0.03%)

191.09

+0.21 (+0.11%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)11-19 2025-11-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-20 2026-05-20/bmo
Inst Owners96.67%
Inst Owner Change-0.71%
Ins Owners0.4%
Ins Owner Change-7.95%
Market Cap22.81B
Revenue(TTM)7.91B
Net Income(TTM)1.11B
Analysts71.85
Price Target202.51 (5.98%)
Short Float %6.51%
Short Ratio6.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.35%
Yearly Dividend2.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.89%
DP27.85%
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)6.82%
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)-3.32%
PT rev (3m)-2.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.6%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.34%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.34%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.28%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.02
Fwd PE 20.74
P/S 2.88
P/FCF 20.63
P/OCF 16.88
P/B 11.03
P/tB 11.46
EV/EBITDA 13.19
EPS(TTM)9.09
EY4.76%
EPS(NY)9.21
Fwd EY4.82%
FCF(TTM)9.26
FCFY4.85%
OCF(TTM)11.32
OCFY5.92%
SpS66.27
BVpS17.32
TBVpS16.67
PEG (NY)32.09
PEG (5Y)0.72
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 7.18
F-Score6
WACC9.59%
ROIC/WACC3.25
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 2Y2.79%
EPS Next 3Y4.92%
EPS Next 5Y6.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.1%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.21%
Revenue growth 5Y5.51%
Sales Q2Q%4.56%
Revenue Next Year3.47%
Revenue Next 2Y3.47%
Revenue Next 3Y3.67%
Revenue Next 5Y3.77%
EBIT growth 1Y2.96%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.44%
EBIT growth 5Y25.22%
EBIT Next Year18.69%
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

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC?

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 21.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.03.


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

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