Return on Assets (ROA): 21.51%
Is the return on assets (ROA) high or low?
The return on assets (ROA) of 21.51% is in line with its 4-year average of 21.58%, around the middle of its 4-year range (18.01%–24.35%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026.
WSM Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on assets; no daily interpolation.
WSM Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
WSM Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
WSM Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
21.51%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
N/A
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
19.78%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
21.58%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
16.48%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
15.07%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
13.01%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+8.75%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-0.31%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+30.55%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+42.75%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+65.31%
WSM Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) | $28.14B | 21.51% | N/A | 19.78% | 21.58% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $28.81B | 8.00% | 7.24% | 7.48% | 7.18% |
| Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs › | $29.50B | 10.25% | 4.43% | 8.45% | 5.92% |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $26.21B | 11.23% | 15.03% | 15.98% | 15.01% |
| Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs › | $30.09B | 5.62% | 5.40% | 4.03% | 0.37% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.08B | 14.61% | 12.57% | 10.66% | 10.08% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $31.22B | 8.70% | 7.21% | 7.09% | 2.58% |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $24.48B | 9.38% | 9.38% | 9.10% | 9.16% |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $23.22B | 4.80% | 7.78% | 9.44% | 9.89% |
| JD.com, Inc. (JD)vs › | $34.29B | 1.97% | 4.37% | 3.58% | 4.22% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
21.5%
ROE
58.2%
Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for WSM stock is 21.51%.
- Is Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- The return on assets (ROA) of 21.51% is in line with its 4-year average of 21.58%, around the middle of its 4-year range (18.01%–24.35%).
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for WSM stock is 19.78%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for WSM stock is 21.58%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for WSM stock is 16.48%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for WSM stock is 15.07%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for WSM stock is 13.01%.
WSM Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | 20.11% |
| 2025-01-31 | 21.22% |
| 2024-01-31 | 18.01% |
| 2023-01-31 | 24.19% |
| 2022-01-31 | 24.35% |
| 2021-01-31 | 14.60% |
| 2020-01-31 | 8.78% |
| 2019-01-31 | 11.86% |
| 2018-01-31 | 9.32% |
| 2017-01-31 | 12.33% |
| 2016-01-31 | 12.83% |
| 2015-01-31 | 13.25% |
| 2014-01-31 | 11.94% |
| 2013-01-31 | 11.74% |
| 2012-01-31 | 11.50% |
| 2011-01-31 | 9.39% |
| 2010-01-31 | 3.72% |
| 2009-01-31 | 1.55% |
| 2008-01-31 | 9.35% |
| 2007-01-31 | 10.20% |
| 2006-01-31 | 10.84% |
| 2005-01-31 | 10.96% |
| 2004-01-31 | 10.69% |
| 2003-01-31 | 9.84% |
| 2002-01-31 | 7.55% |
| 2001-01-31 | 6.37% |
| 2000-01-31 | 9.22% |
| 1999-01-31 | 9.53% |
| 1998-01-31 | 8.65% |
| 1997-01-31 | 5.61% |
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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.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Specialty Retail
- CEO
- Laura J. Alber