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Williams-Sonoma's change in inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €7 Mil. It means Williams-Sonoma's inventory
declined by €7 Mil
from Jan. 2026 to Apr. 2026 .
Williams-Sonoma's change in inventory for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 was €-107 Mil. It means Williams-Sonoma's inventory
increased by €107 Mil
from Jan. 2025 to Jan. 2026 .
Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Williams-Sonoma's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 131.24.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Williams-Sonoma's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.70.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Williams-Sonoma's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.81.
Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) Change In Inventory Explanation
1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.
Williams-Sonoma's Days Inventory for the quarter that ended in is calculated as:
3. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Williams-Sonoma's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as
* 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 Change In Inventory Related Terms
Williams-Sonoma Change In Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Williams-Sonoma's Change In Inventory 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.
Change In Inventory is the difference between last period's ending inventory and the current period's ending inventory.
Change In Inventory for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €-101 Mil.
* 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.
What does a Change In Inventory of €-101 Mil mean?
Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) has a Change In Inventory of €-101 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Williams-Sonoma and its competitors.
Is Williams-Sonoma's Change In Inventory too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current Change In Inventory is €-101 Mil. 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 Change In Inventory compare to CASY and DKS?
Williams-Sonoma's Change In Inventory of €-101 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Change In Inventory for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Change In Inventory depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Change In Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Change In Inventory mean?
A high Change In Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Inventory is the difference between current-period inventory and past-period inventory. View historical data for Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. Williams-Sonoma's current Change In Inventory is €-101 Mil. 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 (FRA:WM1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €153.34, compared to a current price of €191.25 — trading 24.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Inventory is €-101 Mil. Williams-Sonoma's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Inventory calculated?
Change In Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1), the current Change In Inventory is €-101 Mil as of Apr. 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 (FRA:WM1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams-Sonoma stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €191.25 is trading 24.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €153.34.
GuruFocus considers Williams-Sonoma to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WM1:
Change In Inventory: €-101 Mil
GF Value™: €153.34 vs. price of €191.25 (24.7% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA: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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