WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC (WSM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WSM • US9699041011
Current stock price
180.37 USD
-1.96 (-1.07%)
At close:
174.65 USD
-5.72 (-3.17%)
Pre-Market:
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.
- In the past year WSM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years WSM has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years WSM had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WSM has a better Return On Assets (20.11%) than 97.56% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of WSM (52.26%) is better than 96.75% of its industry peers.
- WSM has a better Return On Invested Capital (30.84%) than 97.56% of its industry peers.
- WSM had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 30.22%. This 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.
- WSM's Operating Margin of 18.13% is amongst the best of the industry. WSM outperforms 95.12% 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 72.36% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- WSM has an Altman-Z score of 6.74. This indicates that WSM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.74, WSM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.31% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 6.74 |
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WSM has a Quick Ratio of 1.39. This is a bad value and indicates that WSM is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WSM has a Quick ratio (0.64) which is in line with 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 | 1.39 | ||
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, WSM shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.36% on average per year.
- 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.
- 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 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
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.38, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WSM.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WSM is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WSM to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.51), we can say WSM is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.56, WSM is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WSM is valued a bit cheaper than 60.16% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WSM to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.76), we can say WSM is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WSM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 65.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WSM, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.45 |
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)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 1.89.
| 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
180.37
-1.96 (-1.07%)
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 Cap21.53B
Revenue(TTM)7.81B
Net Income(TTM)1.09B
Analysts71.85
Price Target209.49 (16.14%)
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-Date01-16 2026-01-16 (0.66)
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 | 20.38 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.56 | ||
| P/S | 2.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.38 | ||
| P/B | 10.34 | ||
| P/tB | 10.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.45 |
EPS(TTM)8.85
EY4.91%
EPS(NY)9.22
Fwd EY5.11%
FCF(TTM)8.84
FCFY4.9%
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 20.38 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.34.
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%.