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Total Payout Yield % is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchases of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Similar to Dividend Yield, Total Payout Yield % is a measurement of shareholder return. Dividends is not the only way that companies are able to distribute their excess cash back to the shareholders. The other way to distribute the cash is a stock repurchase. The stock repurchase buys back the company's own shares from the marketplace. This results in a reduced number of oustanding shares, making each share worth a greater percentage of the corporation.
Williams-Sonoma Total Payout Yield % Related Terms
Williams-Sonoma Total Payout Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Williams-Sonoma's Total Payout Yield % 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, DKS, ULTA: Total Payout Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Williams-Sonoma's Total Payout Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Williams-Sonoma's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Williams-Sonoma's Total Payout Yield % falls into.
* 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 Total Payout Yield % of 5.41 as of Jul. 14, 2026. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors.
Is Williams-Sonoma's Total Payout Yield % too high?
Williams-Sonoma's current Total Payout Yield % is 5.41. 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 Total Payout Yield % compare to CASY and DKS?
Williams-Sonoma's Total Payout Yield % of 5.41 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 Total Payout Yield % for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % mean?
A high Total Payout Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Williams-Sonoma and its competitors. Williams-Sonoma's current Total Payout Yield % is 5.41. 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 Total Payout Yield % is 5.41. 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 Total Payout Yield % calculated?
Total Payout Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Williams-Sonoma (FRA:WM1), the current Total Payout Yield % is 5.41 as of Jul. 14, 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:
Total Payout Yield %: 5.41
GF Value™: €153.68 vs. price of €192.40 (25.2% 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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