WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WSM - US9699041011 - Common Stock
185.35 USD
-1.12 (-0.6%)
WSM gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. WSM scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. WSM is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WSM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 21.28%, WSM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.54% 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 96.72% of its industry peers.
WSM's Return On Invested Capital of 31.16% is amongst the best of the industry. WSM outperforms 96.72% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WSM is significantly above the industry average of 11.80%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
WSM's Profit Margin of 14.21% is amongst the best of the industry. WSM outperforms 95.08% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSM has grown nicely.
WSM has a Operating Margin of 18.33%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WSM outperforms 94.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSM has grown nicely.
WSM has a Gross Margin of 45.77%. This is in the better half of the industry: WSM outperforms 72.13% of its industry peers.
WSM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WSM has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for WSM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
WSM has more shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
WSM has an Altman-Z score of 7.47. This indicates that WSM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.47, WSM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.72% of the companies in the same industry.
WSM has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.47 |
ROIC/WACC3.38
WACC9.23%
2.3 Liquidity
WSM has a Current Ratio of 1.50. This is a normal value and indicates that WSM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WSM (1.50) is better than 61.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.69 indicates that WSM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WSM's Quick ratio of 0.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WSM outperforms 59.84% of its industry peers.
WSM does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.5 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.69 |
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.
Measured over the past years, WSM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 29.28% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.28% in the past 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)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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.95% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.42%
EPS Next 2Y2.95%
EPS Next 3Y5.5%
EPS Next 5Y7.27%
Revenue Next Year3.11%
Revenue Next 2Y3.17%
Revenue Next 3Y3.47%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.39, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WSM.
68.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. WSM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.06, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WSM.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WSM.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.57, WSM is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WSM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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 68.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WSM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y2.95%
EPS Next 3Y5.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WSM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WSM's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.62.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, WSM's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
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 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
5.3 Sustainability
26.99% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WSM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WSM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP26.99%
EPS Next 2Y2.95%
EPS Next 3Y5.5%
NYSE:WSM (11/14/2025, 10:08:39 AM)
185.35
-1.12 (-0.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.33%
Inst Owner Change-0.21%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change-7.47%
Market Cap22.57B
Revenue(TTM)7.83B
Net Income(TTM)1.11B
Analysts71.43
Price Target208.62 (12.55%)
Short Float %5.64%
Short Ratio5.58
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
Yearly Dividend2.23
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.89%
DP26.99%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
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%
PT rev (3m)12.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.12%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.39 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.06 | ||
| P/S | 2.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.52 | ||
| P/B | 10.5 | ||
| P/tB | 10.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.05 |
EPS(TTM)9.09
EY4.9%
EPS(NY)9.24
Fwd EY4.99%
FCF(TTM)8.44
FCFY4.55%
OCF(TTM)10.58
OCFY5.71%
SpS64.29
BVpS17.65
TBVpS17.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.7
Graham Number60.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 7.47 |
F-Score7
WACC9.23%
ROIC/WACC3.38
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 3Y5.5%
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 3Y3.47%
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.
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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 20.39 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.5.
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.