Williams-SonomaFRA:WM1 -1.70%88 PB Ratio is 14.68 as of Jul. 02, 2026, which is 161% above its 10-year median of 5.63. GuruFocus rates FRA:WM1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €153.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,073 Retail - Cyclical companies, Williams-Sonoma ranks worse than 95.99% on this metric.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. As of today (2026-07-02), Williams-Sonoma's share price is €199.35. Williams-Sonoma's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was €13.58. Hence, Williams-Sonoma's PB Ratio of today is 14.68.
Warning Sign:
Williams-Sonoma Inc stock PB Ratio (=14.37) is close to 10-year high of 15.06.
The historical rank and industry rank for Williams-Sonoma's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WM1'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.27 Med: 5.63 Max: 15.06
Current: 14.13
During the past 13 years, Williams-Sonoma's highest PB Ratio was 15.06. The lowest was 2.27. And the median was 5.63.
FRA:WM1's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 95.99% of 1073
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 1.47
vs FRA:WM1: 14.13
During the past 12 months, Williams-Sonoma's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -9.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.90% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Williams-Sonoma was 56.80% per year. The lowest was -1.20% per year. And the median was 14.60% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Williams-Sonoma PB Ratio Related Terms
Williams-Sonoma PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Williams-Sonoma's PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Williams-Sonoma's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Williams-Sonoma's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
Williams-Sonoma's PB Ratio for today is calculated as follows:
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) has a PB Ratio of 14.68 as of Jul. 02, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. This is 161% above median its historical median of 5.63. Over the past decade, Williams-Sonoma's PB Ratio has ranged from 2.27 to 15.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #1030 out of 1073 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Williams-Sonoma's PB Ratio too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current PB Ratio of 14.68 is 161% above median its 10-year median of 5.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.27 to a high of 15.06. The Retail - Cyclical industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Williams-Sonoma's value of 14.68 is 898.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #1030 out of 1073 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Williams-Sonoma has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williams-Sonoma's PB Ratio compare to CASY and DKS?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #1030 out of 1073 companies for PB Ratio. This places Williams-Sonoma in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 1.47. Williams-Sonoma's value of 14.68 is 898.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Williams-Sonoma's own PB Ratio has ranged from 2.27 to 15.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.63 vs. the industry median of 1.47, 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 PB Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median PB Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 1.47, based on 1,073 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Williams-Sonoma's current PB Ratio of 14.68 is 898.6% 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median PB Ratio is 1.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Williams-Sonoma's current PB Ratio is 14.68, which is 161% above median its own 10-year median of 5.63. 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?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €153.48, compared to a current price of €199.35 — trading 29.9% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 14.68, which is 161% above median its 10-year median of 5.63 and 898.6% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 1.47. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1), the current PB Ratio is 14.68 as of Jul. 02, 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 €199.35 is trading 29.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €153.48.
GuruFocus considers Williams-Sonoma to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WM1:
PB Ratio: 14.68 (161% above median its 10-year median of 5.63)
GF Value™: €153.48 vs. price of €199.35 (29.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 898.6% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#1030 of 1073)
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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