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Williams-SonomaFRA:WM1 -1.12%88 EV-to-EBIT is 20.39 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 79% above its 10-year median of 11.36. GuruFocus rates FRA:WM1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €151.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 880 Retail - Cyclical companies, Williams-Sonoma ranks worse than 69.89% on this metric.
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Williams-Sonoma's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €18,882 Mil.
Williams-Sonoma's EBIT 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 €1,211 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.
Williams-Sonoma EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Williams-Sonoma EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Williams-Sonoma's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Williams-Sonoma's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Williams-Sonoma's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Williams-Sonoma's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Williams-Sonoma's current Enterprise Value is €24,693 Mil.
Williams-Sonoma's EBIT 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 €1,211 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.
Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) has a EV-to-EBIT of 20.39 as of Jul. 31, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 11.36. Over the past decade, Williams-Sonoma's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.71 to 20.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #615 out of 880 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 69.9%.
Is Williams-Sonoma's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.39 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 11.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.71 to a high of 20.84. The Retail - Cyclical industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.64. Williams-Sonoma's value of 20.39 is 49.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #615 out of 880 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Williams-Sonoma has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williams-Sonoma's EV-to-EBIT compare to CASY and ULTA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #615 out of 880 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Williams-Sonoma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 13.64. Williams-Sonoma's value of 20.39 is 49.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Williams-Sonoma's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 5.71 to 20.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.36 vs. the industry median of 13.64, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Retail - Cyclical companies is 13.64, based on 880 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Williams-Sonoma's current EV-to-EBIT of 20.39 is 49.5% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 13.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Williams-Sonoma's current EV-to-EBIT is 20.39, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 11.36. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €151.76, compared to a current price of €203.90 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 20.39, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 11.36 and 49.5% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 13.64. 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 EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1), the current EV-to-EBIT is 20.39 as of Jul. 31, 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 €203.90 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €151.76.
GuruFocus considers Williams-Sonoma to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WM1:
EV-to-EBIT: 20.39 (79% above median its 10-year median of 11.36)
GF Value™: €151.76 vs. price of €203.90 (34.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.5% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#615 of 880)
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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