30 years of historical data (1995–2024) · Consumer Cyclical · Specialty Retail
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at 23.4x earnings, 64% above its 5-year average of 14.3x, sitting at the 60th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 18.8x, the stock trades at a premium of 25%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 22.2x P/FCF, 70% above the 5-year average of 13.1x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $25.3B | $27.1B | $12.6B | $9.3B | $12.3B | $10.2B | $5.6B | $4.5B | $4.3B | $4.3B | $4.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $25.5B | $27.2B | $12.8B | $10.4B | $12.7B | $10.5B | $6.7B | $4.4B | $4.2B | $4.1B | $4.6B |
| P/E Ratio → | 23.40 | 24.05 | 13.28 | 8.27 | 10.88 | 14.97 | 15.59 | 13.43 | 16.53 | 14.13 | 15.34 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.28 | 3.51 | 1.63 | 1.07 | 1.49 | 1.50 | 0.94 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.85 | 0.96 |
| P/B Ratio | 12.29 | 12.63 | 5.93 | 5.48 | 7.37 | 6.17 | 4.49 | 3.88 | 3.56 | 3.46 | 3.97 |
| P/FCF | 22.24 | 23.77 | 8.46 | 13.35 | 10.71 | 9.22 | 13.19 | 11.32 | 13.84 | 13.18 | 13.95 |
| P/OCF | 18.62 | 19.90 | 7.51 | 8.86 | 8.94 | 7.99 | 9.14 | 7.65 | 8.59 | 8.22 | 8.75 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 15.3x EBITDA, 59% above its 5-year average of 9.7x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 40% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.53 | 1.65 | 1.20 | 1.54 | 1.55 | 1.14 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.81 | 0.92 |
| EV / EBITDA | 15.33 | 16.38 | 8.64 | 6.07 | 7.70 | 9.57 | 10.32 | 7.11 | 6.59 | 6.35 | 6.95 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.80 | 19.02 | 10.25 | 6.94 | 8.73 | 11.56 | 14.47 | 10.19 | 9.25 | 8.68 | 9.34 |
| EV / FCF | — | 23.89 | 8.55 | 14.89 | 11.09 | 9.52 | 16.01 | 11.22 | 13.55 | 12.53 | 13.38 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. earns an operating margin of 18.5%, significantly above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.4%. Operating margins have expanded from 17.3% to 18.5% over the past 3 years, signaling improving operational efficiency. Return on equity of 52.7% is exceptionally high — well above the sector median of 6.5%. ROIC of 47.3% represents excellent returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.6%.
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.5% | 46.5% | 42.6% | 42.4% | 44.0% | 38.9% | 36.3% | 37.0% | 36.5% | 37.0% | 37.1% |
| Operating Margin | 18.5% | 18.5% | 16.1% | 17.3% | 17.6% | 13.4% | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.6% | 9.3% | 9.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | 14.6% | 14.6% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 13.7% | 10.0% | 6.0% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 52.7% | 52.7% | 49.6% | 67.0% | 67.9% | 47.2% | 29.8% | 28.3% | 21.2% | 25.0% | 25.6% |
| ROA | 21.3% | 21.3% | 19.1% | 24.3% | 24.3% | 15.6% | 10.4% | 11.9% | 9.9% | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| ROIC | 47.3% | 47.3% | 37.1% | 46.1% | 53.4% | 31.0% | 19.7% | 29.3% | 31.7% | 34.8% | 36.5% |
| ROCE | 42.2% | 42.2% | 38.8% | 51.0% | 51.3% | 34.6% | 22.3% | 24.8% | 27.6% | 32.2% | 34.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.8x, which is very conservative (81% below the sector average of 4.2x). Net debt stands at $134M ($1.3B total debt minus $1.2B cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.85 | 0.77 | 0.93 | 1.31 | 0.26 | 0.25 | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.81 | 0.81 | 0.94 | 0.84 | 0.78 | 1.40 | 2.48 | 0.48 | 0.47 | — | — |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.63 | 0.26 | 0.20 | 0.96 | -0.03 | -0.08 | -0.17 | -0.16 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0.09 | 0.63 | 0.26 | 0.30 | 1.82 | -0.06 | -0.14 | -0.33 | -0.30 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.12 | 0.09 | 1.54 | 0.38 | 0.30 | 2.83 | -0.10 | -0.29 | -0.65 | -0.57 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | — | 779.15 | 56.11 | 52.62 | 65.01 | 330.77 | 686.92 | 779.32 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.44x means Williams-Sonoma, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 0.74x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has improved from 1.24x to 1.44x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.45 | 1.24 | 1.31 | 1.33 | 1.09 | 1.58 | 1.62 | 1.42 | 1.34 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.78 | 0.35 | 0.61 | 0.79 | 0.41 | 0.53 | 0.57 | 0.41 | 0.36 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.67 | 0.22 | 0.48 | 0.65 | 0.27 | 0.32 | 0.39 | 0.22 | 0.19 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.45 | 1.47 | 1.86 | 1.78 | 1.46 | 1.45 | 2.02 | 1.90 | 2.05 | 2.06 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.10 | 3.10 | 3.57 | 3.43 | 3.70 | 4.12 | 3.42 | 3.17 | 3.17 | 3.27 | 3.20 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 5.57 | 5.79 | 4.87 | 5.83 | 7.73 | 6.91 | 6.89 | 6.22 | 6.38 | 5.82 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. returns 4.3% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.1% dividend yield and 3.2% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 24.9% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.3% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Payout Ratio | 24.9% | 24.9% | 24.5% | 19.3% | 16.7% | 23.2% | 42.3% | 42.1% | 52.0% | 43.7% | 41.2% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 | FY 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.3% | 4.2% | 7.5% | 12.1% | 9.2% | 6.7% | 6.4% | 7.4% | 6.0% | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| FCF Yield | 4.5% | 4.2% | 11.8% | 7.5% | 9.3% | 10.8% | 7.6% | 8.8% | 7.2% | 7.6% | 7.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 3.2% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 9.4% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.3% | 4.0% | 4.3% | 11.8% | 8.9% | 3.0% | 5.4% | 9.7% | 7.7% | 6.6% | 7.4% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $128M | $131M | $138M | $153M | $158M | $158M | $165M | $167M | $179M | $184M |
Compare WSM with 6 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSMYou | $25B | 23.4 | 15.3 | 22.2 | 46.5% | 18.5% | 52.7% | 47.3% | 0.8 |
| W | $10B | -31.5 | 38.9 | 21.4 | 30.2% | 0.1% | — | — | 12.6 |
| RH | $3B | 45.8 | 15.5 | — | 44.5% | 10.1% | — | 6.9% | 8.7 |
| BWMX | $618M | 15.0 | 7.5 | 6.7 | 67.9% | 12.0% | 54.0% | 20.3% | 2.5 |
| BBBY | $367M | -3.8 | — | — | 24.7% | -5.9% | -44.5% | -91.0% | — |
| DIBS | $176M | -9.8 | — | — | 71.9% | -29.7% | -16.0% | -18.3% | — |
| TBHC | $24M | -0.6 | — | — | 27.6% | -3.2% | — | -6.1% | — |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 18.8 | 11.0 | 14.0 | 38.6% | 2.4% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.2 |
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Start ComparisonWilliams-Sonoma, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 23.4x. The historical average is 25.5x. This places it at the 60th percentile of its historical range.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 15.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 9.5x.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 52.7%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 25.4%.
Based on historical data, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 23.4x. This is at the 60th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.06% with a payout ratio of 24.9%.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. has 46.5% gross margin and 18.5% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.8x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.