WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WSM • US9699041011
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198.69 USD
+7.19 (+3.75%)
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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
- In the past year WSM was profitable.
- In the past year WSM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- WSM's Return On Assets of 20.11% is amongst the best of the industry. WSM outperforms 98.37% of its industry peers.
- WSM has a better Return On Equity (52.26%) than 95.94% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WSM (30.84%) is better than 96.75% of its industry peers.
- WSM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 30.23%. This is significantly above the industry average of 13.58%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (30.23%) for WSM is below the current ROIC(30.84%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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)30.23%
ROIC(5y)33.27%
1.3 Margins
- WSM has a better Profit Margin (13.94%) than 96.75% 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 95.94% of its industry peers.
- WSM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- 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 3Y1.67%
OM growth 5Y5.35%
PM growth 3Y2.35%
PM growth 5Y6.8%
GM growth 3Y2.87%
GM growth 5Y3.41%
2. WSM Health Analysis
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
- WSM has more shares outstanding than it did 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 7.13 indicates that WSM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 7.13, WSM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.31% 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 | 7.13 |
ROIC/WACC3.47
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.39 indicates that WSM should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- WSM has a Current ratio (1.39) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. WSM Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WSM shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 1.49%.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.36% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- WSM shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.24%.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WSM will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y5.79%
EPS Next 2Y7.55%
EPS Next 3Y8.39%
EPS Next 5Y8.13%
Revenue Next Year3.54%
Revenue Next 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
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.
- 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 22.45 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WSM.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSM is valued a bit cheaper than 65.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.89. WSM is around the same levels.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 21.22, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WSM.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSM indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WSM is cheaper than 61.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WSM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 38.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.22 |
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 64.23% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WSM does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- WSM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)3.88
PEG (5Y)1.56
EPS Next 2Y7.55%
EPS Next 3Y8.39%
5. WSM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WSM has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%. 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 3.35.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WSM has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
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 Years19
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
- WSM pays out 29.08% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WSM is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP29.08%
EPS Next 2Y7.55%
EPS Next 3Y8.39%
WSM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
198.69
+7.19 (+3.75%)
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-0.1%
Ins Owners0.31%
Ins Owner Change6.76%
Market Cap23.65B
Revenue(TTM)7.81B
Net Income(TTM)1.09B
Analysts71.11
Price Target208.74 (5.06%)
Short Float %5.79%
Short Ratio5.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
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)-0.23%
PT rev (3m)2.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.17%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.1%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.22 | ||
| P/S | 3.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.41 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.98 | ||
| P/B | 11.36 | ||
| P/tB | 11.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.74 |
EPS(TTM)8.85
EY4.45%
EPS(NY)9.36
Fwd EY4.71%
FCF(TTM)8.87
FCFY4.46%
OCF(TTM)11.05
OCFY5.56%
SpS65.59
BVpS17.5
TBVpS16.85
PEG (NY)3.88
PEG (5Y)1.56
Graham Number59.0271 (-70.29%)
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)30.23%
ROIC(5y)33.27%
ROICexc(3y)45.97%
ROICexc(5y)47%
ROICexgc(3y)47.62%
ROICexgc(5y)48.73%
ROCE(3y)40.13%
ROCE(5y)44.16%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.14%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.94%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y3.21%
OM growth 3Y1.67%
OM growth 5Y5.35%
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 | 2045.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.83% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.13 |
F-Score5
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC3.47
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 Y5.79%
EPS Next 2Y7.55%
EPS Next 3Y8.39%
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 2Y4.02%
Revenue Next 3Y4.26%
Revenue Next 5Y3.88%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-1.84%
EBIT growth 5Y8.35%
EBIT Next Year19.89%
EBIT Next 3Y10.26%
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 22.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 11.36.
How sustainable is the dividend of WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) stock?
The dividend rating of WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 29.08%.