Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) Stock Based Compensation: €99 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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FRA:WM1 Williams-Sonoma Inc FRA:WM1
88 GF Score
Price €192.40
GF Value €153.68
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Williams-Sonoma Stock Based Compensation?

Williams-Sonoma FRA:WM1 +0.76% 88 Stock Based Compensation is €99 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WM1 with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €153.68 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Williams-Sonoma's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was €25 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was €99 Mil.

Williams-Sonoma Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Williams-Sonoma Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Williams-Sonoma Stock Based Compensation Chart

Williams-Sonoma Annual Data
Trend Jan17 Jan18 Jan19 Jan20 Jan21 Jan22 Jan23 Jan24 Jan25 Jan26
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Williams-Sonoma Quarterly Data
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Williams-Sonoma Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation 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 €99 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of €99 Mil mean?
Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) has a Stock Based Compensation of €99 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Williams-Sonoma and its competitors.
Is Williams-Sonoma's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current Stock Based Compensation is €99 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to CASY and DKS?
Williams-Sonoma's Stock Based Compensation of €99 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. Williams-Sonoma's current Stock Based Compensation is €99 Mil. 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 €153.68, compared to a current price of €192.40 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is €99 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1), the current Stock Based Compensation is €99 Mil 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 €192.40 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €153.68. GuruFocus considers Williams-Sonoma to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WM1:

  • Stock Based Compensation: €99 Mil
  • GF Value™: €153.68 vs. price of €192.40 (25.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 88/100 with 6 warning signs

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.

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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