WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WSM • US9699041011
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This WSM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WSM Profitability Analysis
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.
- In the past 5 years WSM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- WSM's Return On Assets of 20.11% is amongst the best of the industry. WSM outperforms 97.58% of its industry peers.
- WSM's Return On Equity of 52.26% is amongst the best of the industry. WSM outperforms 96.77% of its industry peers.
- WSM has a better Return On Invested Capital (30.84%) than 97.58% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WSM is significantly above the industry average of 13.35%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (30.84%) for WSM is above the 3 year average (30.22%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.11% | ||
| ROE | 52.26% | ||
| ROIC | 30.84% |
ROA(3y)19.78%
ROA(5y)21.58%
ROE(3y)49.81%
ROE(5y)56.68%
ROIC(3y)30.22%
ROIC(5y)33.26%
1.3 Margins
- WSM has a better Profit Margin (13.94%) than 96.77% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WSM has grown nicely.
- WSM's Operating Margin of 18.13% is amongst the best of the industry. WSM outperforms 95.16% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSM has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 46.15%, WSM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WSM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 18.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.94% | ||
| GM | 46.15% |
OM growth 3Y1.63%
OM growth 5Y5.32%
PM growth 3Y2.35%
PM growth 5Y6.8%
GM growth 3Y2.87%
GM growth 5Y3.41%
2. WSM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so 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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 6.98 indicates that WSM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WSM has a better Altman-Z score (6.98) than 93.55% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.98 |
ROIC/WACC3.45
WACC8.95%
2.3 Liquidity
- WSM has a Current Ratio of 1.39. This is a normal value and indicates that WSM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.39, WSM is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that WSM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WSM has a Quick ratio (0.64) which is in line with 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. WSM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.49% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.36% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, WSM shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.24% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.85% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.49%
EPS 3Y2.18%
EPS 5Y14.36%
EPS Q2Q%-7.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y2.85%
Sales Q2Q%-4.27%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.13% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.88% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y4.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
EPS Next 5Y8.13%
Revenue Next Year3.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.88%
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 accelerating.
4. WSM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.37 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WSM.
- WSM's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WSM is cheaper than 66.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.78. WSM is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.51, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WSM.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WSM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- WSM is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WSM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WSM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.52% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.25 |
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 WSM may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.1
PEG (5Y)1.49
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
5. WSM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WSM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.06, WSM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, WSM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WSM has a limited annual growth rate of 4.95%.
- 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)4.95%
Div Incr Years19
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
- 29.08% 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.
DP29.08%
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
WSM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
189.13
-2.18 (-1.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-18 2026-03-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-20 2026-05-20/bmo
Inst Owners96.97%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change6.5%
Market Cap22.51B
Revenue(TTM)7.81B
Net Income(TTM)1.09B
Analysts71.11
Price Target208.74 (10.37%)
Short Float %6.11%
Short Ratio5.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.59% |
Yearly Dividend2.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.95%
DP29.08%
Div Incr Years19
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date04-17 2026-04-17 (0.76)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.94%
Min EPS beat(2)3.93%
Max EPS beat(2)3.94%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)5.44%
Min EPS beat(4)3.93%
Max EPS beat(4)9.71%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)9.54%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)8.56%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)8.19%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.48%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.06%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.74%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.14%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.16%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.71%
PT rev (1m)0.13%
PT rev (3m)3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.37 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.51 | ||
| P/S | 2.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.17 | ||
| P/B | 10.84 | ||
| P/tB | 11.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.25 |
EPS(TTM)8.85
EY4.68%
EPS(NY)9.22
Fwd EY4.88%
FCF(TTM)8.84
FCFY4.67%
OCF(TTM)11.01
OCFY5.82%
SpS65.39
BVpS17.44
TBVpS16.8
PEG (NY)5.1
PEG (5Y)1.49
Graham Number58.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 20.11% | ||
| ROE | 52.26% | ||
| ROCE | 40.94% | ||
| ROIC | 30.84% | ||
| ROICexc | 43.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 45.18% | ||
| OM | 18.13% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 13.94% | ||
| GM | 46.15% | ||
| FCFM | 13.52% |
ROA(3y)19.78%
ROA(5y)21.58%
ROE(3y)49.81%
ROE(5y)56.68%
ROIC(3y)30.22%
ROIC(5y)33.26%
ROICexc(3y)45.96%
ROICexc(5y)46.99%
ROICexgc(3y)47.6%
ROICexgc(5y)48.72%
ROCE(3y)40.12%
ROCE(5y)44.15%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.91%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.19%
OM growth 3Y1.63%
OM growth 5Y5.32%
PM growth 3Y2.35%
PM growth 5Y6.8%
GM growth 3Y2.87%
GM growth 5Y3.41%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.44
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 112.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.32% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.98 |
F-Score5
WACC8.95%
ROIC/WACC3.45
Cap/Depr(3y)96.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.07%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.09%
Profit Quality(3y)118.41%
Profit Quality(5y)103.76%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.49%
EPS 3Y2.18%
EPS 5Y14.36%
EPS Q2Q%-7.32%
EPS Next Y4.19%
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
EPS Next 5Y8.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.24%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.45%
Revenue growth 5Y2.85%
Sales Q2Q%-4.27%
Revenue Next Year3.52%
Revenue Next 2Y4.01%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.88%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.87%
EBIT growth 5Y8.33%
EBIT Next Year19.68%
EBIT Next 3Y9.6%
EBIT Next 5Y7.18%
FCF growth 1Y-7.31%
FCF growth 3Y14.74%
FCF growth 5Y-0.92%
OCF growth 1Y-3.33%
OCF growth 3Y7.69%
OCF growth 5Y0.62%
WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC / WSM Fundamental Analysis 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 for WSM stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC?
WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) is 21.37 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.84.
How sustainable is the dividend of WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) stock?
The dividend rating of WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.08%.