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Williams-SonomaFRA:WM1 -1.11%88 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60% as of Apr. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 14.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:WM1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €148.45. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 914 Retail - Cyclical companies, Williams-Sonoma ranks worse than 55.47% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Williams-Sonoma's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 4.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 2.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 18.20% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Williams-Sonoma was 63.30% per year. The lowest was -21.80% per year. And the median was 14.00% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Williams-Sonoma 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
FRA:WM1 vs CASY, ULTA, DKS: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Williams-Sonoma's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Williams-Sonoma's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Williams-Sonoma's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.60% mean?
Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.60% as of Apr. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 14.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #507 out of 914 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 55.5%.
Is Williams-Sonoma's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.60% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 14.00. The Retail - Cyclical industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. Williams-Sonoma's value of 2.60% is 49% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #507 out of 914 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Williams-Sonoma has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williams-Sonoma's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to CASY and ULTA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #507 out of 914 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places Williams-Sonoma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10. Williams-Sonoma's value of 2.60% is 49% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.00 vs. the industry median of 5.10, Williams-Sonoma has consistently been below 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Retail - Cyclical companies is 5.10, based on 914 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Williams-Sonoma's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.60% is 49% below 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 5.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Williams-Sonoma's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 14.00. 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?
Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) has a current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 2.60%. The stock's GF Value™ is €148.45, compared to a current price of €205.50 — trading 38.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 14.00 and 49% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 5.10. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 2.60% 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 €205.50 is trading 38.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €148.45.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WM1:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 2.60% (81% below median its 10-year median of 14.00)
GF Value™: €148.45 vs. price of €205.50 (38.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#507 of 914)
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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