Williams-Sonoma (Williams-Sonoma) GF Value Rank : 1 (As of Apr. 27, 2024)

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What is Williams-Sonoma GF Value Rank?

Williams-Sonoma has the GF Value Rank of 1.

The GF Value Rank is determined by the price-to-GF-Value (P/GF Value) ratio, a proprietary metric calculated based on historical multiples along with an adjustment factor based on a company's past returns and growth and future estimates of the business' performance.

GuruFocus found that for valuation, we cannot simply give stocks a better GF Value rank simply because they have a lower P/GF Value ratio. Backtesting shows that over the long term, the two worst-performing groups are the most expensive group (with the highest P/GF Value ratio) and the least expensive group (with the lowest P/GF Value ratio).

We can understand why the most expensive group underperforms. We were initially puzzled by the underperformance of the least expensive group, but we realized there is a reason why some stocks are super cheap. If they look too undervalued, it is often because the businesses behind them are poor quality. The market realized this and gave them low valuations. In a way, the market is efficient.

After multiple backtesting analyses, we granted the stocks in third-cheapest percentile the highest GF Value rank, as they have performed the best over a full market cycle. Stock performance is actually not as sensitive to valuation as it is to growth and profitability. On average, the companies in the 20%-50% valuation groups have similar performances. Therefore, we should avoid the most expensive and the least expensive stocks. We can be more tolerant of valuation.

Please click GF Score to see more details on the GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Competitive Comparison of Williams-Sonoma's GF Value Rank

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Williams-Sonoma's GF Value Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and GF Value Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Williams-Sonoma's GF Value Rank Distribution in the Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Williams-Sonoma's GF Value Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Williams-Sonoma's GF Value Rank falls into.

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Williams-Sonoma (Williams-Sonoma) Business Description

Industry

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Comparable Companies

Traded in Other Exchanges

WSM:Mexico WM1:Germany

Address

3250 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, USA, 94109

Website

https://www.williams-sonomainc.com

With a retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a player in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (163 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (191) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (46) and PBteen. West Elm (123) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (10) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.

Executives

Laura Alber	officer: PRESIDENT, POTTERY BARN BRANDS
Karalyn Smith	officer: EVP CHIEF TALENT OFFICER	C/O WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC., 3250 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109
Marta Benson	officer: PRESIDENT POTTERY BARN BRAND	C/O RESTORATION HARDWARE, 15 KOCH ROAD, SUITE J, CORTE MADERA CA 94925
Jeremy Brooks	officer: CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER	C/O WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC., 3250 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109
Jeffrey Howie	officer: EVP CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	C/O WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC., 3250 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109
Julie Whalen	officer: VP, CONTROLLER	3260 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109
Ryan Ross	officer: PRESIDENT WS BRAND	3250 VAN NESS AVE., SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109
Sabrina Simmons	director	GAP INC., 2 FOLSOM STREET, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105
Anne A. Finucane	director	ONE CVS DRIVE, WOONSOCKET RI 02895
David Randolph King	officer: SVP GENERAL COUNSEL	3250 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109
Paula B Pretlow	director	C/O CION ARES MANAGEMENT LLC, 2000 AVENUE OF THE STARS, 12TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES CA 90067
Alex Bellos	officer: PRESIDENT WEST ELM BRAND	C/O WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC., 3250 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109
Esi Eggleston Bracey	director	C/O SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION, 1000 BALLPARK WAY, SUITE 400, ARLINGTON TX 76011
Grace Puma Whiteford	director	C/O WILLIAM SONOMA, INC., 3250 VAN NESS AVENUE, SAN FRANCISCO CA 94109
Bellamy Adrian D P	director	C/O GAP, INC., 2 FOLSOM ST., SAN FRANCISCO CA 94105