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Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities, calculated as total liabilities divided by total asset. Williams-Sonoma's Total Liabilities for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €2,727 Mil. Williams-Sonoma's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €4,326 Mil.
Therefore, Williams-Sonoma's Liabilities-to-Assets Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.63.
Liabilities-to-Assets is a solvency ratio indicating how much of the company’s assets are made of liabilities. It can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A high Liabilities-to-Assets ratio (more leveraged) suggests that the company might have potential solvency problems, or even a signal of financial distress. Conversely, a low Liabilities-to-Assets ratio usually indicates a healthy financial situation. However, it may also suggest that the company is not expanding or not making good use of debt.
Williams-Sonoma Liabilities-to-Assets Related Terms
Williams-Sonoma Liabilities-to-Assets Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Williams-Sonoma's Liabilities-to-Assets 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.
FRA:WM1 vs CASY, ULTA, DKS: Liabilities-to-Assets Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Williams-Sonoma's Liabilities-to-Assets, along with its competitors' market caps and Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Williams-Sonoma's Liabilities-to-Assets distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Williams-Sonoma's Liabilities-to-Assets falls into.
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio measures the portion of the total liabilities to the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Liabilities-to-Assets ratio is calculated by dividing total liabilities by total asset.
Williams-Sonoma's Liabilities-to-Assets 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 (FRA:WM1) has a Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.63 as of Apr. 2026. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors.
Is Williams-Sonoma's Liabilities-to-Assets too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.63. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets compare to CASY and ULTA?
Williams-Sonoma's Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.63 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 Liabilities-to-Assets for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Liabilities-to-Assets depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Liabilities-to-Assets 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 Liabilities-to-Assets mean?
A high Liabilities-to-Assets can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Liabilities-to-Assets equals total liabilities divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. Williams-Sonoma's current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.63. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets of 0.63. The stock's GF Value™ is €150.86, compared to a current price of €209.20 — trading 38.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.63. 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 Liabilities-to-Assets calculated?
Liabilities-to-Assets is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1), the current Liabilities-to-Assets is 0.63 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 €209.20 is trading 38.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €150.86.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WM1:
Liabilities-to-Assets: 0.63
GF Value™: €150.86 vs. price of €209.20 (38.7% 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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