Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail
EV/EBITDA
↑
13.98
↑+29% vs avg
5yr avg: 10.87
30Y Low3.8·High16.4
P/FCF
↑
21.41
↑+34% vs avg
5yr avg: 16.03
30Y Low4.9·High89.4
P/B Ratio
↑
10.85
↑+25% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.70
30Y Low0.7·High12.6
ROE
↓
51.5%
-11% vs avg
5yr avg: 57.8%
30Y Low3%·High68%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
0.88
+4% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.85
30Y Low0.0·High2.5
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
WSM Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at 20.8x earnings, 30% above its 5-year average of 15.9x, sitting at the 50th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 19.4x, the stock trades at a premium of 7%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 21.4x P/FCF, 34% above the 5-year average of 16.0x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $22.6B | $25.2B | $27.1B | $12.6B | $9.3B | $12.3B | $10.2B | $5.6B | $4.5B | $4.3B | $4.3B |
| Enterprise Value | $23.0B | $25.6B | $27.2B | $12.8B | $10.4B | $12.7B | $10.5B | $6.7B | $4.4B | $4.2B | $4.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | 20.76 | 23.15 | 24.05 | 13.28 | 8.27 | 10.88 | 14.97 | 15.59 | 13.43 | 16.53 | 14.13 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.89 | 3.23 | 3.51 | 1.63 | 1.07 | 1.49 | 1.50 | 0.94 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.85 |
| P/B Ratio | 10.85 | 12.10 | 12.63 | 5.93 | 5.48 | 7.37 | 6.17 | 4.49 | 3.88 | 3.56 | 3.46 |
| P/FCF | 21.41 | 23.88 | 23.77 | 8.46 | 13.35 | 10.71 | 9.22 | 13.19 | 11.32 | 13.84 | 13.18 |
| P/OCF | 17.18 | 19.17 | 19.90 | 7.51 | 8.86 | 8.94 | 7.99 | 9.14 | 7.65 | 8.59 | 8.22 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
WSM EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 14.0x EBITDA, 29% above its 5-year average of 10.9x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 23% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.28 | 3.53 | 1.65 | 1.20 | 1.54 | 1.55 | 1.14 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.81 |
| EV / EBITDA | 13.98 | 15.57 | 16.38 | 8.64 | 6.07 | 7.70 | 9.57 | 10.32 | 7.11 | 6.59 | 6.35 |
| EV / EBIT | 16.27 | 18.11 | 19.02 | 10.25 | 6.94 | 8.73 | 11.56 | 14.47 | 10.19 | 9.25 | 8.68 |
| EV / FCF | — | 24.29 | 23.89 | 8.55 | 14.89 | 11.09 | 9.52 | 16.01 | 11.22 | 13.55 | 12.53 |
WSM Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. earns an operating margin of 18.1%, significantly above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.9%. Operating margins have expanded from 16.1% to 18.1% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 51.5% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 5.7%. ROIC of 44.3% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.8%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.2% | 46.2% | 46.5% | 42.6% | 42.4% | 44.0% | 38.9% | 36.3% | 37.0% | 36.5% | 37.0% |
| Operating Margin | 18.1% | 18.1% | 18.5% | 16.1% | 17.3% | 17.6% | 13.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.6% | 9.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 13.9% | 13.9% | 14.6% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 13.7% | 10.0% | 6.0% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 6.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 51.5% | 51.5% | 52.7% | 49.6% | 67.0% | 67.9% | 47.2% | 29.8% | 28.3% | 21.2% | 25.0% |
| ROA | 20.3% | 20.3% | 21.3% | 19.1% | 24.3% | 24.3% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 11.9% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| ROIC | 44.3% | 44.3% | 47.3% | 37.1% | 46.1% | 53.4% | 31.0% | 19.7% | 29.3% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| ROCE | 41.4% | 41.4% | 42.2% | 38.8% | 51.0% | 51.3% | 34.6% | 22.3% | 24.8% | 27.6% | 32.2% |
WSM Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.9x, which is very conservative (80% below the sector average of 4.4x). Net debt stands at $437M ($1.5B total debt minus $1.0B cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.70 | 0.70 | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.85 | 0.77 | 0.93 | 1.31 | 0.26 | 0.25 | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.88 | 0.88 | 0.81 | 0.94 | 0.84 | 0.78 | 1.40 | 2.48 | 0.48 | 0.47 | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.21 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.63 | 0.26 | 0.20 | 0.96 | -0.03 | -0.08 | -0.17 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.63 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 1.82 | -0.06 | -0.14 | -0.33 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.41 | 0.12 | 0.09 | 1.54 | 0.38 | 0.30 | 2.83 | -0.10 | -0.29 | -0.65 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | — | 779.15 | 56.11 | 52.62 | 65.01 | 330.77 | 686.92 |
WSM Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.39x means Williams-Sonoma, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.64x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 1.45x to 1.39x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.39 | 1.39 | 1.44 | 1.45 | 1.24 | 1.31 | 1.33 | 1.09 | 1.58 | 1.62 | 1.42 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | 0.64 | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.35 | 0.61 | 0.79 | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.41 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.52 | 0.52 | 0.63 | 0.67 | 0.22 | 0.48 | 0.65 | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.22 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.44 | 1.45 | 1.47 | 1.86 | 1.78 | 1.46 | 1.45 | 2.02 | 1.90 | 2.05 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.87 | 2.87 | 3.10 | 3.57 | 3.43 | 3.70 | 4.12 | 3.42 | 3.17 | 3.17 | 3.27 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 5.93 | 5.57 | 5.79 | 4.87 | 5.83 | 7.73 | 6.91 | 6.89 | 6.22 | 6.38 |
WSM Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. returns 5.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.4% dividend yield and 3.8% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 29.1% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.8% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 29.1% | 29.1% | 24.9% | 24.5% | 19.3% | 16.7% | 23.2% | 42.3% | 42.1% | 52.0% | 43.7% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.8% | 4.3% | 4.2% | 7.5% | 12.1% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 7.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% |
| FCF Yield | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 11.8% | 7.5% | 9.3% | 10.8% | 7.6% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.6% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.8% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.2% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 4.3% | 11.8% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 5.4% | 9.7% | 7.7% | 6.6% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $123M | $128M | $131M | $138M | $153M | $158M | $158M | $165M | $167M | $179M |
Peer Comparison
Compare WSM with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WSMYou | $23B | 20.8 | 14.0 | 21.4 | 46.2% | 18.1% | 51.5% | 44.3% | 0.9 |
 RH | $3B | 36.9 | 14.2 | — | 44.5% | 10.1% | — | 6.9% | 8.7 |
 BBBY | $388M | -3.8 | — | — | 24.7% | -5.9% | -44.5% | -91.0% | — |
 LOVE | $228M | 22.6 | 11.5 | 13.1 | 58.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 6.5 |
 TGT | $57B | 15.5 | 7.3 | 20.2 | 27.9% | 4.9% | 24.0% | 16.7% | 0.7 |
 W | $9B | -27.4 | 35.1 | 18.8 | 30.2% | 0.1% | — | — | 12.6 |
 ETSY | $6B | 46.0 | 11.5 | 9.5 | 71.6% | 12.8% | — | — | 1.6 |
 ODP | $843M | -326.7 | 6.7 | 26.4 | 20.7% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 7.3% | 4.1 |
 AMZN | $2.9T | 37.8 | 20.5 | 379.0 | 50.3% | 11.2% | 22.3% | 14.7% | 1.0 |
 POOL | $7B | 17.6 | 11.4 | 22.6 | 29.7% | 11.0% | 33.1% | 22.3% | 0.6 |
 MHK | $6B | 17.3 | 7.0 | 10.2 | 23.9% | 4.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 2.4 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 19.4 | 11.4 | 15.3 | 36.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% | 5.8% | 4.4 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WSM stock.
What is Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 20.8x. The historical average is 21.2x. This places it at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
What is Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 14.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.4x.
What is Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s ROE?
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 51.5%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 27.0%.
Is WSM stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 20.8x. This is at the 50th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.40% with a payout ratio of 29.1%.
What are Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s profit margins?
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has 46.2% gross margin and 18.1% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Williams-Sonoma, Inc. have?
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.9x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.