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Williams-SonomaFRA:WM1 +0.79%90 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60 as of Apr. 2026, which is 300% above its 10-year median of 0.90. GuruFocus rates FRA:WM1 with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €151.46. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 688 Retail - Cyclical companies, Williams-Sonoma ranks better than 93.9% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Williams-Sonoma's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 3.60%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Williams-Sonoma's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WM1'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7 Med: 0.9 Max: 5.6
Current: 3.6
During the past 13 years, Williams-Sonoma's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 5.60%. The lowest was -7.00%. And the median was 0.90%.
FRA:WM1's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 93.9% of 688
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: -0.4
vs FRA:WM1: 3.60
Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Williams-Sonoma 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
FRA:WM1 vs CASY, ULTA, DKS: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Williams-Sonoma's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Williams-Sonoma's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Williams-Sonoma's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Williams-Sonoma 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.60 mean?
Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.60 as of Apr. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. This is 300% above median its historical median of 0.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #42 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Williams-Sonoma's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.60 is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Based on the distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #42 out of 688 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Williams-Sonoma has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Williams-Sonoma's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to CASY and ULTA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Williams-Sonoma ranks #42 out of 688 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Williams-Sonoma in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. Williams-Sonoma's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60, which is 300% above median its own 10-year median of 0.90. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 3.60. The stock's GF Value™ is €151.46, compared to a current price of €203.60 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60, which is 300% above median its 10-year median of 0.90. Williams-Sonoma's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 3.60 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 €203.60 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €151.46.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WM1:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 3.60 (300% above median its 10-year median of 0.90)
GF Value™: €151.46 vs. price of €203.60 (34.4% 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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