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Williams-SonomaSTU:WM1 +2.25%91 Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 as of Jul. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.38. GuruFocus rates STU:WM1 with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €158.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,131 Retail - Cyclical companies, Williams-Sonoma ranks worse than 57.91% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Williams-Sonoma's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was €1,873 Mil. Williams-Sonoma's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was €4,818 Mil.
Therefore, Williams-Sonoma's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jul. 2026 was 0.39.
The historical rank and industry rank for Williams-Sonoma's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
STU:WM1'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.28 Med: 0.38 Max: 0.51
Current: 0.39
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Williams-Sonoma was 0.51. The lowest was 0.28. And the median was 0.38.
STU:WM1's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 57.91% of 1131
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 0.44
vs STU:WM1: 0.39
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Williams-Sonoma Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Williams-Sonoma Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Williams-Sonoma's Equity-to-Asset 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, ULTA, TSCO: Equity-to-Asset Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Williams-Sonoma's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Williams-Sonoma's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Williams-Sonoma's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Williams-Sonoma's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 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 (STU:WM1) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 as of Jul. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.38. Over the past decade, Williams-Sonoma's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.28 to 0.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #655 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 57.9%.
Is Williams-Sonoma's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 is near median its 10-year median of 0.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.28 to a high of 0.51. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Williams-Sonoma's value of 0.39 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #655 out of 1131 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Williams-Sonoma has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williams-Sonoma's Equity-to-Asset compare to CASY and ULTA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #655 out of 1131 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Williams-Sonoma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44. Williams-Sonoma's value of 0.39 is 11.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Williams-Sonoma's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.28 to 0.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.38 vs. the industry median of 0.44, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Retail - Cyclical companies is 0.44, based on 1,131 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Williams-Sonoma's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.39 is 11.4% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Williams-Sonoma's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.38. 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 €158.93, compared to a current price of €195.25 — trading 22.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.38 and 11.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 0.44. Williams-Sonoma's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.39 as of Jul. 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 €195.25 is trading 22.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €158.93.
GuruFocus considers Williams-Sonoma to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:WM1:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.39 (near median its 10-year median of 0.38)
GF Value™: €158.93 vs. price of €195.25 (22.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#655 of 1131)
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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