Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM) has net assets worth $1.88 Billion USD as of April 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($5.06 Billion) and total liabilities ($3.18 Billion). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM) tangible net worth to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.88 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 37.07% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 12.76% |
| 5-Year Change | 25.14% |
| 10-Year Change | 66.84% |
| Growth Volatility | 19.25 |
Williams-Sonoma Inc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2026)
This chart illustrates how Williams-Sonoma Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM) liquidity interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Williams-Sonoma Inc (1986–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Williams-Sonoma Inc from 1986 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see WSM market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | $2.08 Billion | -2.79% |
| 2025-01-31 | $2.14 Billion | +0.68% |
| 2024-01-31 | $2.13 Billion | +25.09% |
| 2023-01-31 | $1.70 Billion | +2.21% |
| 2022-01-31 | $1.66 Billion | +0.79% |
| 2021-01-31 | $1.65 Billion | +33.61% |
| 2020-01-31 | $1.24 Billion | +6.93% |
| 2019-01-31 | $1.16 Billion | -3.98% |
| 2018-01-31 | $1.20 Billion | -3.58% |
| 2017-01-31 | $1.25 Billion | +4.17% |
| 2016-01-31 | $1.20 Billion | -2.16% |
| 2015-01-31 | $1.22 Billion | -2.49% |
| 2014-01-31 | $1.26 Billion | -4.06% |
| 2013-01-31 | $1.31 Billion | +4.29% |
| 2012-01-31 | $1.26 Billion | -0.29% |
| 2011-01-31 | $1.26 Billion | +3.90% |
| 2010-01-31 | $1.21 Billion | +5.54% |
| 2009-01-31 | $1.15 Billion | -1.52% |
| 2008-01-31 | $1.17 Billion | +1.24% |
| 2007-01-31 | $1.15 Billion | +2.32% |
| 2006-01-31 | $1.13 Billion | +17.51% |
| 2005-01-31 | $957.66 Million | +19.02% |
| 2004-01-31 | $804.59 Million | +24.94% |
| 2003-01-31 | $643.98 Million | +20.93% |
| 2002-01-31 | $532.53 Million | +24.58% |
| 2001-01-31 | $427.46 Million | +11.52% |
| 2000-01-31 | $383.31 Million | +26.92% |
| 1999-01-31 | $302.00 Million | +56.31% |
| 1998-01-31 | $193.20 Million | +32.33% |
| 1997-01-31 | $146.00 Million | +19.97% |
| 1996-01-31 | $121.70 Million | +2.96% |
| 1995-01-31 | $118.20 Million | +24.03% |
| 1994-01-31 | $95.30 Million | +14.13% |
| 1993-01-31 | $83.50 Million | +5.03% |
| 1992-01-31 | $79.50 Million | +6.43% |
| 1991-01-31 | $74.70 Million | +99.20% |
| 1990-01-31 | $37.50 Million | +34.89% |
| 1989-01-31 | $27.80 Million | +25.23% |
| 1988-01-31 | $22.20 Million | +19.35% |
| 1987-01-31 | $18.60 Million | +8.77% |
| 1986-01-31 | $17.10 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Williams-Sonoma Inc's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.
Equity Composition Insights
- Retained earnings have grown by 26848.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.51 Billion | 72.47% |
| Common Stock | $1.19 Million | 0.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-13.18 Million | -0.63% |
| Other Components | $585.42 Million | 28.11% |
| Total Equity | $2.08 Billion | 100.00% |
Williams-Sonoma Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Williams-Sonoma Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Eternal Limited
NSE:ETERNAL
|
$25.11 Billion |
|
STMicroelectronics N.V.
PA:STMPA
|
$25.15 Billion |
|
Equity Residential
NYSE:EQR
|
$25.17 Billion |
|
Samsung SDI
KO:006400
|
$25.18 Billion |
|
Alfa Laval AB
ST:ALFA
|
$25.09 Billion |
|
Veolia Environnement S.A
F:VVDH
|
$25.04 Billion |
|
Cincinnati Financial Corporation
NASDAQ:CINF
|
$24.98 Billion |
|
Ares Management LP
NYSE:ARES
|
$24.97 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Williams-Sonoma Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 2,142,419,000 to 2,082,559,000, a change of -59,860,000 (-2.8%).
- Net income of 1,088,437,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 316,484,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 853,962,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 8,417,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $1.09 Billion | +52.26% |
| Dividends Paid | $316.48 Million | -15.2% |
| Share Repurchases | $853.96 Million | -41.01% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $8.42 Million | +0.4% |
| Other Changes | $13.73 Million | +0.66% |
| Total Change | $- | -2.79% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Williams-Sonoma Inc's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.
Valuation Insights
- Current price-to-book ratio: 14.20x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2246.18x to 14.20x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-31 | $0.11 | $240.06 | x |
| 1987-01-31 | $0.13 | $240.06 | x |
| 1988-01-31 | $0.15 | $240.06 | x |
| 1989-01-31 | $0.17 | $240.06 | x |
| 1990-01-31 | $0.22 | $240.06 | x |
| 1991-01-31 | $0.40 | $240.06 | x |
| 1992-01-31 | $0.37 | $240.06 | x |
| 1993-01-31 | $0.46 | $240.06 | x |
| 1994-01-31 | $0.47 | $240.06 | x |
| 1995-01-31 | $0.57 | $240.06 | x |
| 1996-01-31 | $0.61 | $240.06 | x |
| 1997-01-31 | $0.69 | $240.06 | x |
| 1998-01-31 | $0.88 | $240.06 | x |
| 1999-01-31 | $1.31 | $240.06 | x |
| 2000-01-31 | $1.62 | $240.06 | x |
| 2001-01-31 | $1.86 | $240.06 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | $2.31 | $240.06 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | $2.69 | $240.06 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | $3.38 | $240.06 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | $4.01 | $240.06 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | $4.75 | $240.06 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | $4.93 | $240.06 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | $5.23 | $240.06 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | $5.37 | $240.06 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | $5.64 | $240.06 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | $5.75 | $240.06 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | $5.89 | $240.06 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | $6.48 | $240.06 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | $6.36 | $240.06 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | $6.43 | $240.06 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | $6.50 | $240.06 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | $6.98 | $240.06 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | $7.19 | $240.06 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | $7.02 | $240.06 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | $7.80 | $240.06 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | $10.44 | $240.06 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | $10.90 | $240.06 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | $12.31 | $240.06 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | $16.30 | $240.06 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | $16.73 | $240.06 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | $16.91 | $240.06 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Williams-Sonoma Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 52.26%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 13.94%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.44x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.60x
- Recent ROE (52.26%) is above the historical average (22.17%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 14.04% | 3.51% | 2.34x | 1.71x | $690.00K |
| 1987 | 9.68% | 1.79% | 2.28x | 2.37x | $-60.00K |
| 1988 | 14.86% | 2.41% | 2.43x | 2.54x | $1.08 Million |
| 1989 | 18.71% | 2.99% | 2.62x | 2.39x | $2.42 Million |
| 1990 | 24.00% | 4.12% | 2.56x | 2.27x | $5.25 Million |
| 1991 | 14.99% | 3.90% | 2.43x | 1.58x | $3.73 Million |
| 1992 | 2.01% | 0.51% | 2.26x | 1.74x | $-6.35 Million |
| 1993 | 2.16% | 0.52% | 2.34x | 1.76x | $-6.55 Million |
| 1994 | 11.75% | 2.73% | 2.45x | 1.76x | $1.67 Million |
| 1995 | 16.58% | 3.71% | 2.43x | 1.84x | $7.78 Million |
| 1996 | 2.05% | 0.39% | 2.02x | 2.62x | $-9.67 Million |
| 1997 | 15.55% | 2.80% | 2.01x | 2.77x | $8.10 Million |
| 1998 | 21.38% | 4.43% | 1.96x | 2.47x | $21.98 Million |
| 1999 | 18.18% | 4.97% | 1.92x | 1.91x | $24.70 Million |
| 2000 | 17.77% | 4.92% | 1.87x | 1.93x | $29.77 Million |
| 2001 | 13.28% | 3.10% | 2.05x | 2.09x | $14.04 Million |
| 2002 | 14.10% | 3.60% | 2.10x | 1.87x | $21.84 Million |
| 2003 | 19.32% | 5.27% | 1.87x | 1.96x | $60.01 Million |
| 2004 | 19.54% | 5.71% | 1.87x | 1.83x | $76.75 Million |
| 2005 | 19.97% | 6.10% | 1.80x | 1.82x | $95.47 Million |
| 2006 | 19.09% | 6.07% | 1.79x | 1.76x | $102.33 Million |
| 2007 | 18.14% | 5.60% | 1.82x | 1.78x | $93.72 Million |
| 2008 | 16.79% | 4.96% | 1.88x | 1.80x | $79.18 Million |
| 2009 | 2.62% | 0.89% | 1.74x | 1.69x | $-84.77 Million |
| 2010 | 6.39% | 2.50% | 1.49x | 1.72x | $-43.72 Million |
| 2011 | 15.91% | 5.71% | 1.64x | 1.69x | $74.34 Million |
| 2012 | 18.88% | 6.37% | 1.81x | 1.64x | $111.40 Million |
| 2013 | 19.61% | 6.35% | 1.85x | 1.67x | $125.82 Million |
| 2014 | 22.21% | 6.36% | 1.88x | 1.86x | $153.30 Million |
| 2015 | 25.22% | 6.57% | 2.02x | 1.90x | $186.38 Million |
| 2016 | 25.88% | 6.23% | 2.06x | 2.02x | $190.25 Million |
| 2017 | 24.47% | 6.01% | 2.05x | 1.98x | $180.56 Million |
| 2018 | 21.56% | 4.90% | 1.90x | 2.31x | $139.19 Million |
| 2019 | 28.87% | 5.88% | 2.02x | 2.43x | $218.11 Million |
| 2020 | 28.81% | 6.04% | 1.45x | 3.28x | $232.48 Million |
| 2021 | 41.23% | 10.04% | 1.46x | 2.82x | $515.60 Million |
| 2022 | 67.68% | 13.66% | 1.78x | 2.78x | $959.92 Million |
| 2023 | 66.31% | 13.00% | 1.86x | 2.74x | $957.80 Million |
| 2024 | 44.63% | 12.25% | 1.47x | 2.48x | $736.98 Million |
| 2025 | 52.52% | 14.59% | 1.45x | 2.47x | $911.01 Million |
| 2026 | 52.26% | 13.94% | 1.44x | 2.60x | $880.18 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Williams-Sonoma Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $907,682,050
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.78%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams-Sonoma Inc (WSM) | $1.88 Billion | 14.04% | 1.70x | $25.10 Billion |
| Able View Global Inc. Class B Ordinary Shares (ABLV) | $7.77 Million | 10.55% | 3.45x | $27.22 Million |
| Arhaus Inc (ARHS) | $209.69 Million | 65.16% | 3.47x | $436.98 Million |
| Arko Corp (ARKO) | $70.14 Million | -4.09% | 3.26x | $770.72 Million |
| Academy Sports Outdoors Inc (ASO) | $2.17 Billion | 17.35% | 1.43x | $3.12 Billion |
| BARK, Inc. (BARK) | $203.74 Million | -15.41% | 0.25x | $73.19 Million |
| Build-A-Bear Workshop Inc (BBW) | $167.72 Million | 2.72% | 0.79x | $402.58 Million |
| Bath & Body Works Inc. (BBWI) | $1.99 Billion | 21.82% | 1.07x | $3.86 Billion |
| Best Buy Co. Inc (BBY) | $3.99 Billion | 13.34% | 2.51x | $13.82 Billion |
| Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation (BGFV) | $187.07 Million | 0.59% | 1.38x | $33.00 Million |
| Barnes & Noble Education Inc (BNED) | $80.40 Million | -94.22% | 10.32x | $250.98 Million |
About Williams-Sonoma Inc
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. operates as an omni-channel specialty retailer of various products for home the United States and internationally. The company provides cooking, dining, and entertaining products, such as cookware, tools, electrics, cutlery, tabletop and bar, outdoor, furniture, and a library of cookbooks. It offers home furnishings, home decor products and accessories, bedding, lighting, ru… Read more