Return on Invested Capital (ROIC): 28.83%
Is the return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 28.83% is in line with its 4-year average of 31.12%, near the low end of its 4-year range (25.58%–36.72%).
As of Sunday, June 28, 2026.
WSM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
Annual fiscal-year return on invested capital; no daily interpolation.
WSM Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
WSM Current vs Average Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Chart
WSM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Metrics
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC)
28.83%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG TTM
N/A
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 3Y
28.10%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 5Y
31.12%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 10Y
24.30%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 15Y
22.50%
RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) AVG 20Y
18.33%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
N/A
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+2.60%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-7.35%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+18.66%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+28.14%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+57.32%
WSM Competitors' Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM) | $28.14B | 28.83% | N/A | 28.10% | 31.12% |
| Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)vs › | $28.81B | 10.25% | 9.22% | 9.50% | 9.23% |
| Tapestry, Inc. (TPR)vs › | $29.50B | 6.59% | 7.04% | 11.35% | 8.37% |
| PulteGroup, Inc. (PHM)vs › | $26.21B | 14.25% | 17.02% | 18.63% | 18.01% |
| Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)vs › | $30.09B | 18.64% | 14.65% | 10.70% | 5.38% |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL)vs › | $25.08B | 19.62% | 16.36% | 13.47% | 12.81% |
| Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS)vs › | $31.22B | 13.82% | 13.03% | 8.02% | 3.41% |
| Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI)vs › | $24.48B | 13.11% | 13.11% | 12.27% | 12.20% |
| Lennar Corporation (LEN)vs › | $23.22B | 6.62% | 8.48% | 11.01% | 10.93% |
| JD.com, Inc. (JD)vs › | $34.29B | 0.62% | 4.36% | 4.44% | 3.98% |
Capital Efficiency
ROIC
28.8%
ROE
58.2%
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) Formula & Definition
ROIC = NOPAT / Invested Capital
Return on invested capital measures the after-tax return a company earns on all capital (debt and equity) invested in the business.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) FAQ
- What is the return on invested capital (ROIC) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) for WSM stock is 28.83%.
- Is Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s return on invested capital (ROIC) high or low?
- The return on invested capital (ROIC) of 28.83% is in line with its 4-year average of 31.12%, near the low end of its 4-year range (25.58%–36.72%).
- What is the 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 3Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for WSM stock is 28.10%.
- What is the 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 5Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for WSM stock is 31.12%.
- What is the 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 10Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for WSM stock is 24.30%.
- What is the 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 15Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for WSM stock is 22.50%.
- What is the 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (WSM)?
- The 20Y average return on invested capital (ROIC) for WSM stock is 18.33%.
WSM Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) History
| DATE | RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC) |
|---|---|
| 2026-02-01 | 28.83% |
| 2025-01-31 | 29.89% |
| 2024-01-31 | 25.58% |
| 2023-01-31 | 34.56% |
| 2022-01-31 | 36.72% |
| 2021-01-31 | 20.86% |
| 2020-01-31 | 12.21% |
| 2019-01-31 | 19.50% |
| 2018-01-31 | 14.64% |
| 2017-01-31 | 20.18% |
| 2016-01-31 | 21.85% |
| 2015-01-31 | 21.21% |
| 2014-01-31 | 18.85% |
| 2013-01-31 | 16.72% |
| 2012-01-31 | 15.89% |
| 2011-01-31 | 13.17% |
| 2010-01-31 | 5.15% |
| 2009-01-31 | 2.03% |
| 2008-01-31 | 12.95% |
| 2007-01-31 | 14.12% |
| 2006-01-31 | 15.08% |
| 2005-01-31 | 15.33% |
| 2004-01-31 | 15.11% |
| 2003-01-31 | 14.69% |
| 2002-01-31 | 11.16% |
| 2001-01-31 | 10.38% |
| 2000-01-31 | 12.70% |
| 1999-01-31 | 13.00% |
| 1998-01-31 | 12.74% |
| 1997-01-31 | 9.31% |
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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