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.
- Each year in the past 5 years WSM has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years WSM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 20.11%, WSM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- WSM has a better Return On Equity (52.26%) than 96.75% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 30.84%, WSM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WSM is significantly above the industry average of 13.27%.
- 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
- The Profit Margin of WSM (13.94%) is better than 96.75% of its industry peers.
- WSM's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of WSM (18.13%) is better than 95.12% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WSM has grown nicely.
- WSM has a better Gross Margin (46.15%) than 72.36% of its industry peers.
- WSM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for WSM has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WSM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- 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 6.74 indicates that WSM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of WSM (6.74) is better than 94.31% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.74 |
ROIC/WACC3.43
WACC8.99%
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.
- WSM has a Current ratio (1.39) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that WSM may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.64, WSM perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same 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 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, WSM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.13% on average per year.
- 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 Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.83%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
Revenue Next 5Y3.88%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. WSM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 20.36 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WSM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WSM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WSM is cheaper than 69.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.60, WSM is valued a bit cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.54, 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 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.84. WSM is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.54 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WSM is valued a bit cheaper than 65.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.44 |
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)4.86
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y6.42%
EPS Next 3Y8.37%
5. WSM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%, WSM has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.75, WSM pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- WSM's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WSM has a limited annual growth rate of 4.95%.
- 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)4.95%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years18
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
180.17
-0.2 (-0.11%)
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 Owners96.76%
Inst Owner Change-0.64%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change6.5%
Market Cap21.51B
Revenue(TTM)7.81B
Net Income(TTM)1.09B
Analysts71.11
Price Target209.49 (16.27%)
Short Float %6.11%
Short Ratio5.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
Yearly Dividend2.62
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.95%
DP29.08%
Div Incr Years18
Div Non Decr Years18
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)-1.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.36 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.54 | ||
| P/S | 2.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.36 | ||
| P/B | 10.33 | ||
| P/tB | 10.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.44 |
EPS(TTM)8.85
EY4.91%
EPS(NY)9.22
Fwd EY5.12%
FCF(TTM)8.84
FCFY4.91%
OCF(TTM)11.01
OCFY6.11%
SpS65.39
BVpS17.44
TBVpS16.8
PEG (NY)4.86
PEG (5Y)1.42
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 | 6.74 |
F-Score5
WACC8.99%
ROIC/WACC3.43
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 Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y3.83%
Revenue Next 3Y4.48%
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 20.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.33.
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%.