Williams-SonomaSTU:WM1 -1.90%88 Buyback Yield % is 4.09 as of Jul. 09, 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 4.05. GuruFocus rates STU:WM1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €151.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 412 Retail - Cyclical companies, Williams-Sonoma ranks better than 88.11% on this metric.
Buyback yield is the net repurchase of shares outstanding over the market capital of the company. It is a measure of shareholder return.
The historical data trend for Williams-Sonoma's Buyback Yield % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
STU:WM1 vs CASY, DKS, ULTA: Buyback Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Williams-Sonoma's Buyback Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Buyback Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Williams-Sonoma Buyback Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Williams-Sonoma's Buyback Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Williams-Sonoma's Buyback Yield % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1) has a Buyback Yield % of 4.09 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 4.05. Over the past decade, Williams-Sonoma's Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.31 to 13.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #49 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Williams-Sonoma's Buyback Yield % too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current Buyback Yield % of 4.09 is near median its 10-year median of 4.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 13.20. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Williams-Sonoma's value of 4.09 is 2821.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #49 out of 412 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Williams-Sonoma has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williams-Sonoma's Buyback Yield % compare to CASY and DKS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #49 out of 412 companies for Buyback Yield %. This places Williams-Sonoma in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Buyback Yield % is 0.14. Williams-Sonoma's value of 4.09 is 2821.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Williams-Sonoma's own Buyback Yield % has ranged from 0.31 to 13.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.05 vs. the industry median of 0.14, Williams-Sonoma has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Buyback Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Buyback Yield % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.14, based on 412 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Buyback Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Buyback Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Williams-Sonoma's current Buyback Yield % of 4.09 is 2821.4% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Buyback Yield % mean?
A high Buyback Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback yield equals the net issuance of stock divided by market cap. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Buyback Yield % is 0.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Williams-Sonoma's current Buyback Yield % is 4.09, which is near median its own 10-year median of 4.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Williams-Sonoma stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €151.10, compared to a current price of €190.80 — trading 26.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Buyback Yield % is 4.09, which is near median its 10-year median of 4.05 and 2821.4% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.14. Williams-Sonoma's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Buyback Yield % calculated?
Buyback Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1), the current Buyback Yield % is 4.09 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams-Sonoma stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €190.80 is trading 26.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €151.10.
GuruFocus considers Williams-Sonoma to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WM1:
Buyback Yield %: 4.09 (near median its 10-year median of 4.05)
GF Value™: €151.10 vs. price of €190.80 (26.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2821.4% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#49 of 412)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:WM1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the nearly $300 billion domestic home category and $450 billion international home market, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B ($80 billion total addressable market), marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (153 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (180) provides casual home accessories. West Elm (116) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (13) offers lighting and house parts. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen (43) as well as Mark & Graham and GreenRow. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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