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Debt to Equity Ratio: 0.80

Is the debt to equity ratio high or low?

The debt to equity ratio of 0.80 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.78, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.58–1.03).

As of Sunday, June 28, 2026. 14.47% above its 12-month average of 0.70.

Debt to Equity

WSM Debt to Equity Ratio

0.80

Reported quarterly debt to equity ratio; no daily interpolation.

+0.96% 5Y
WSM Debt to Equity Ratio

WSM Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

WSM Debt to Equity Ratio

WSM Current vs Average Debt to Equity Ratio Chart

WSM Debt to Equity Ratio Metrics

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO

0.80

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG TTM

0.70

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 3Y

0.69

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 5Y

0.78

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 10Y

0.74

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 15Y

0.50

DEBT TO EQUITY RATIO AVG 20Y

0.38

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+14.47%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+15.77%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+3.02%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+8.57%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+59.66%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+109.48%

WSM Competitors' Debt to Equity Ratio

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Financial Health

Debt/Equity

0.80

Current Ratio

1.39

Debt to Equity Ratio Formula & Definition

Debt to Equity measures financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholders' equity.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Debt to Equity Ratio FAQ

What is the debt to equity ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The debt to equity ratio for WSM stock is 0.80.
Is Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s debt to equity ratio high or low?
The debt to equity ratio of 0.80 is in line with its 5-year average of 0.78, around the middle of its 5-year range (0.58–1.03).
What is the TTM average debt to equity ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The TTM average debt to equity ratio for WSM stock is 0.70.
What is the 3Y average debt to equity ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The 3Y average debt to equity ratio for WSM stock is 0.69.
What is the 5Y average debt to equity ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The 5Y average debt to equity ratio for WSM stock is 0.78.
What is the 10Y average debt to equity ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The 10Y average debt to equity ratio for WSM stock is 0.74.
What is the 15Y average debt to equity ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The 15Y average debt to equity ratio for WSM stock is 0.50.
What is the 20Y average debt to equity ratio for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
The 20Y average debt to equity ratio for WSM stock is 0.38.

WSM Debt to Equity Ratio History

DATEDEBT TO EQUITY RATIO
2026-05-030.80
2026-02-010.70
2025-11-020.71
2025-08-030.65
2025-05-040.63
2025-01-310.63
2024-10-270.69
2024-07-280.58
2024-04-280.61
2024-01-310.65
2023-10-290.77
2023-07-300.86
2023-04-300.97
2023-01-310.85
2022-10-301.01
2022-07-311.03
2022-05-010.95
2022-01-310.77
2021-10-310.85
2021-08-010.79
2021-05-020.83
2021-01-310.93
2020-11-011.10
2020-08-021.57
2020-05-031.74
2020-01-311.31
2019-11-031.55
2019-08-041.54
2019-05-051.49
2019-01-310.26
2018-10-280.33
2018-07-290.28
2018-04-290.25
2018-01-310.25
2017-10-290.15
2017-07-300.10
2017-04-300.04
2017-01-310.00
2016-10-300.11
2016-07-310.11
2016-05-010.09
2016-01-310.00
2015-11-010.18
2015-08-020.13
2015-05-030.05
2015-01-310.00
2014-11-020.08
2014-08-030.00
2014-05-040.00
2014-01-310.00
2013-11-030.00
2013-08-040.00
2013-05-050.00
2013-01-310.00
2012-10-280.00
2012-07-290.01
2012-04-290.01
2012-01-310.01
2011-10-300.01
2011-07-310.01
2011-05-010.01
2011-01-310.01
2010-10-310.01
2010-08-010.01
2010-05-020.01
2010-01-310.01
2009-11-010.02
2009-08-020.02
2009-05-030.02
2009-01-310.02
2008-11-020.02
2008-08-030.02
2008-05-040.07
2008-01-310.02
2007-10-280.09
2007-07-290.03
2007-04-290.02
2007-01-310.02
2006-10-290.03
2006-07-300.03
2006-04-300.03
2006-01-310.03
2005-10-300.03
2005-07-310.04
2005-05-010.04
2005-01-310.04
2004-10-310.05
2004-08-010.06
2004-05-020.04
2004-01-310.05
2003-11-020.03
2003-08-030.03
2003-05-040.04
2003-01-310.04
2002-11-030.04
2002-08-040.06

About Williams-Sonoma, Inc.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) functions as a specialized, multi-channel retailer offering a diverse array of products for the home. Its flagship Williams Sonoma brand is renowned for cooking, dining, and entertaining essentials, such as cookware, culinary tools, small appliances, flatware, dinnerware, barware, outdoor furnishings, and an extensive collection of cookbooks. This brand also provides home furnishings and decorative accents. The popular Pottery Barn brand features furniture, bedding, lighting, rugs, table linens, and decorative items. Targeting younger demographics, Pottery Barn Kids offers children's accessories, while Pottery Barn Teen caters to adolescents with products ranging from organic bedding to versatile, multi-purpose furniture. Furthermore, West Elm contributes a selection of stylish home decor to the company's portfolio. Complementing these are Rejuvenation, specializing in historically inspired, made-to-order lighting, hardware, furniture, and home accents, and Mark and Graham, which provides personalized accessories for women and men, travel goods, entertaining and bar essentials, home decor, and seasonal merchandise. The company also maintains an innovative 3-D imaging and augmented reality platform for the broader home furnishings and decor sector. Williams-Sonoma distributes its products through a robust omni-channel strategy, encompassing e-commerce platforms, direct-mail catalogs, and physical retail locations. The company boasts a significant retail footprint with 544 company-owned stores, including 502 across 41 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico, alongside 20 in Canada, 19 in Australia, and 3 in the United Kingdom. An additional 139 franchised stores operate internationally, and the company extends its reach through e-commerce websites in countries like those in the Middle East, the Philippines, Mexico, South Korea, and India. Established in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

San Francisco, CA
19,600 employees
Consumer Cyclical / Specialty Retail
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Specialty Retail
CEO
Laura J. Alber