Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): 17.03% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


STU:WM1 Williams-Sonoma Inc STU:WM1
88 GF Score
Price €198.65
GF Value €145.37
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is Williams-Sonoma Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

Williams-Sonoma STU:WM1 -0.15% 88 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 17.03% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:WM1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €145.37 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-25), Williams-Sonoma's Predictability Rank is 5-Stars. Williams-Sonoma's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is €238.59 and current share price is €198.65. Consequently,

Williams-Sonoma's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is 17.03%.


STU:WM1 vs ULTA, DKS, CASY: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Williams-Sonoma's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Williams-Sonoma's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Williams-Sonoma's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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Williams-Sonoma Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

Williams-Sonoma's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(239.41-198.65)/239.41
=17.03 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 17.03% mean?
Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 17.03% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma.
Is Williams-Sonoma's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 17.03%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to ULTA and DKS?
Williams-Sonoma's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of 17.03% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma. Williams-Sonoma's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 17.03%. 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 Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €145.37, compared to a current price of €198.65 — trading 36.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 17.03%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (STU:WM1), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is 17.03% as of Jun. 25, 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 €198.65 is trading 36.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €145.37. GuruFocus considers Williams-Sonoma to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:WM1:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): 17.03%
  • GF Value™: €145.37 vs. price of €198.65 (36.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

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.


Williams-Sonoma Business Description

Address 3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94109
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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