Return on Equity (ROE): 58.22%
Is the return on equity (ROE) high or low?
The return on equity (ROE) of 58.22% is in line with its 4-year average of 56.68%, around the middle of its 4-year range (44.63%–67.68%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026.
WSM Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on equity; no daily interpolation.
WSM Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WSM Current vs Average Return on Equity (ROE) Chart
WSM Return on Equity (ROE) Metrics
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE)
58.22%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG TTM
N/A
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 3Y
49.80%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 5Y
56.68%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 10Y
42.83%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 15Y
36.01%
RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) AVG 20Y
30.00%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+16.90%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2.72%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+35.92%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+61.68%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+94.07%
WSM Competitors' Return on Equity (ROE)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) | $28.14B | 58.22% | N/A | 49.80% | 56.68% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $28.81B | 18.08% | 16.83% | 16.77% | 16.41% |
| Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs › | $29.50B | 97.13% | 24.77% | 32.02% | 20.84% |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $26.21B | 15.77% | 21.27% | 24.24% | 24.06% |
| Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs › | $30.09B | 258.33% | 90.02% | 61.85% | 24.14% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.08B | 33.13% | 30.91% | 27.43% | 26.68% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $31.22B | 153.50% | 76.23% | 57.33% | 20.75% |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $24.48B | 54.66% | 54.66% | 47.62% | 46.77% |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $22.63B | 7.49% | 11.79% | 14.38% | 15.42% |
| JD.com, Inc. (JD)vs › | $34.29B | 6.24% | 13.00% | 10.32% | 10.99% |
Return Analysis
ROE
58.2%
ROA
21.5%
Return on Equity (ROE) Formula & Definition
ROE = Net Income / Total Shareholders' Equity
Return on equity measures how efficiently a company generates profit from shareholders' equity. Higher ROE indicates better capital efficiency.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Equity (ROE) FAQ
- What is the return on equity (ROE) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The return on equity (ROE) for WSM stock is 58.22%.
- Is Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) high or low?
- The return on equity (ROE) of 58.22% is in line with its 4-year average of 56.68%, around the middle of its 4-year range (44.63%–67.68%).
- What is the 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 3Y average return on equity (ROE) for WSM stock is 49.80%.
- What is the 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 5Y average return on equity (ROE) for WSM stock is 56.68%.
- What is the 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 10Y average return on equity (ROE) for WSM stock is 42.83%.
- What is the 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 15Y average return on equity (ROE) for WSM stock is 36.01%.
- What is the 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 20Y average return on equity (ROE) for WSM stock is 30.00%.
WSM Return on Equity (ROE) History
| DATE | RETURN ON EQUITY (ROE) |
|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | 52.26% |
| 2025-01-31 | 52.52% |
| 2024-01-31 | 44.63% |
| 2023-01-31 | 66.31% |
| 2022-01-31 | 67.68% |
| 2021-01-31 | 41.23% |
| 2020-01-31 | 28.81% |
| 2019-01-31 | 28.87% |
| 2018-01-31 | 21.56% |
| 2017-01-31 | 24.47% |
| 2016-01-31 | 25.88% |
| 2015-01-31 | 25.22% |
| 2014-01-31 | 22.21% |
| 2013-01-31 | 19.61% |
| 2012-01-31 | 18.88% |
| 2011-01-31 | 15.91% |
| 2010-01-31 | 6.39% |
| 2009-01-31 | 2.62% |
| 2008-01-31 | 16.79% |
| 2007-01-31 | 18.14% |
| 2006-01-31 | 19.09% |
| 2005-01-31 | 19.97% |
| 2004-01-31 | 19.54% |
| 2003-01-31 | 19.32% |
| 2002-01-31 | 14.10% |
| 2001-01-31 | 13.28% |
| 2000-01-31 | 17.77% |
| 1999-01-31 | 18.18% |
| 1998-01-31 | 21.38% |
| 1997-01-31 | 15.55% |
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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