Analysis of Profitability Ratios
Quarterly Data
Profitability ratios measure the company ability to generate profitable sales from its resources (assets).
Profitability Ratios (Summary)
Williams-Sonoma Inc., profitability ratios (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-08-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-05-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-05-05).
The financial ratios analyzed over multiple quarters reveal several key trends in the company's profitability and efficiency metrics.
- Gross Profit Margin
- The gross profit margin initially showed a slight decline from 37.01% in early May 2019 to 35.79% in May 2020. From that point onward, there was a general upward trend peaking at 44.82% by April 2024. This suggests an improvement in the company’s cost control relative to its revenue, enhancing profitability at the gross level over the period.
- Operating Profit Margin
- The operating margin exhibited a clear upward trajectory from 7.77% in May 2019 to a high of 18.00% in July 2022. After this peak, the margin slightly declined but remained strong, stabilizing around 16-17% through April 2024. This improvement indicates more efficient operating performance and expense management.
- Net Profit Margin
- Net profit margin followed a similar positive pattern, rising from 5.98% in May 2019 to a peak near 13.83% by the end of the period. Although a modest decline occurred after mid-2022, profitability at the net level maintained a substantial improvement compared to earlier quarters, reflecting enhanced control of all costs and expenses, including taxes and interest.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- Return on equity demonstrated significant volatility but an overall upward trend until mid-2022, reaching a peak of 91.82%. Subsequently, ROE experienced a marked decline to approximately 47.92% by April 2024. Despite this reduction, the latter figure remains substantially higher than the initial period. This indicates initially strong returns on shareholders' equity but suggests that recent periods may have encountered challenges possibly related to equity base changes or net income fluctuations.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- The return on assets metric increased steadily from 9.01% in May 2019 to a high of 27.37% in May 2022, indicating enhanced asset utilization and profitability. Following this peak, a gradual decline ensued, with ROA settling at 20.52% by April 2024. While decreasing from the peak, the level remains materially improved compared to the starting point, signifying stronger asset efficiency over the observed timeframe.
Overall, the data illustrate a company that has achieved marked improvements in profitability margins and returns on equity and assets over the multi-year horizon. The trends highlight efficient cost management and operational effectiveness, though volatility in return metrics toward the end of the period suggests some emerging challenges or changes in financial structure. Sustained gross and operating margin improvements underpin the enhanced net profitability and asset returns observed.
Return on Sales
Return on Investment
Gross Profit Margin
Williams-Sonoma Inc., gross profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Apr 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 | May 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 | Nov 3, 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 | May 5, 2019 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 802,515) | 1,048,615) | 822,360) | 757,567) | 675,059) | 1,009,850) | 910,526) | 928,809) | 828,548) | 1,125,237) | 895,485) | 858,388) | 752,853) | 965,224) | 705,583) | 551,202) | 414,260) | 692,728) | 518,172) | 483,861) | 444,331) | |||||||
| Net revenues | 1,660,348) | 2,278,937) | 1,853,650) | 1,862,614) | 1,755,451) | 2,453,079) | 2,192,574) | 2,137,537) | 1,891,227) | 2,501,029) | 2,047,539) | 1,948,339) | 1,749,029) | 2,292,673) | 1,764,536) | 1,490,777) | 1,235,203) | 1,843,590) | 1,442,472) | 1,370,814) | 1,241,132) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit margin1 | 44.82% | 42.62% | 41.20% | 40.57% | 41.27% | 42.40% | 43.49% | 44.05% | 44.20% | 44.05% | 43.20% | 42.32% | 40.77% | 38.86% | 37.32% | 36.20% | 35.79% | 36.27% | 36.60% | 36.74% | 37.01% | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amazon.com Inc. | 49.16% | 48.85% | 48.41% | 48.04% | 47.59% | 46.98% | 46.24% | 45.53% | 44.73% | 43.81% | 43.04% | 42.65% | 42.14% | 42.03% | 41.31% | 40.68% | 40.01% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Home Depot Inc. | 33.48% | 33.38% | 33.42% | 33.49% | 33.51% | 33.53% | 33.51% | 33.53% | 33.58% | 33.63% | 33.72% | 33.72% | 33.94% | 33.95% | 34.03% | 34.10% | 34.06% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | 33.27% | 33.39% | 33.33% | 33.25% | 33.14% | 33.23% | 33.38% | 33.33% | 33.49% | 33.30% | 33.06% | 32.97% | 33.06% | 33.01% | 32.94% | 32.89% | 32.23% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| TJX Cos. Inc. | 30.22% | 30.00% | 28.99% | 28.48% | 27.85% | 27.61% | 27.92% | 28.03% | 28.45% | 28.50% | 28.78% | 28.91% | 27.61% | 23.66% | 23.97% | 23.61% | 25.04% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-08-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-05-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-05-05).
1 Q1 2025 Calculation
Gross profit margin = 100
× (Gross profitQ1 2025
+ Gross profitQ4 2024
+ Gross profitQ3 2024
+ Gross profitQ2 2024)
÷ (Net revenuesQ1 2025
+ Net revenuesQ4 2024
+ Net revenuesQ3 2024
+ Net revenuesQ2 2024)
= 100 × (802,515 + 1,048,615 + 822,360 + 757,567)
÷ (1,660,348 + 2,278,937 + 1,853,650 + 1,862,614)
= 44.82%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
- Net Revenues Trend
- Net revenues exhibit a generally increasing pattern from May 2019 through January 2022, with values rising from approximately $1.24 billion to a peak near $2.5 billion. This reflects significant growth over this period. Post-January 2022, revenues demonstrate some fluctuations, including declines in certain quarters, such as April 2024, where net revenues decreased to around $1.66 billion from higher earlier values. Overall, the trend indicates strong growth phases interrupted by periods of moderation or contraction in recent quarters.
- Gross Profit Analysis
- Gross profit follows a pattern broadly consistent with net revenues, increasing substantially from about $444 million in May 2019 to over $1.12 billion in January 2022. Subsequently, there are noticeable declines and recoveries; for instance, gross profit fell below previous peaks in April 2023 and July 2023 before increasing again by January 2024. Notably, as of the last reported quarter in April 2024, gross profit stands at approximately $802 million, which is lower than peaks reached earlier but still significant.
- Gross Profit Margin Developments
- The gross profit margin shows a clear upward trajectory throughout the period under review. Initially, the margin was around 37% in mid-2019, gradually improving to above 44% by early 2022. This enhanced margin suggests improvements in cost structure or pricing disciplines during this time. Even though fluctuations in absolute gross profit and revenue occur, the margin generally remains elevated above 40% in recent quarters, reaching a high of nearly 45% in April 2024. Such sustained margin improvement indicates better profitability efficiency despite revenue variability.
- Overall Financial Insights
- The company demonstrates strong revenue growth in the early phases, accompanied by increasing gross profits and improving margins, indicative of operational leverage and possibly favorable market conditions. Mid to late 2022 and early 2023 periods show some volatility in revenue and gross profit, yet margins stay relatively robust. Although the latest quarter reveals a contraction in revenues and gross profit compared to earlier highs, the maintained high gross profit margin suggests effective cost management or product mix advantages. This pattern points to a resilient profitability profile even amid fluctuating sales volumes.
Operating Profit Margin
Williams-Sonoma Inc., operating profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Apr 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 | May 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 | Nov 3, 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 | May 5, 2019 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | 323,828) | 458,091) | 315,077) | 271,548) | 199,477) | 469,787) | 339,633) | 365,521) | 323,481) | 524,572) | 330,267) | 323,100) | 275,177) | 402,087) | 274,604) | 185,361) | 48,645) | 203,686) | 101,891) | 86,165) | 74,132) | |||||||
| Net revenues | 1,660,348) | 2,278,937) | 1,853,650) | 1,862,614) | 1,755,451) | 2,453,079) | 2,192,574) | 2,137,537) | 1,891,227) | 2,501,029) | 2,047,539) | 1,948,339) | 1,749,029) | 2,292,673) | 1,764,536) | 1,490,777) | 1,235,203) | 1,843,590) | 1,442,472) | 1,370,814) | 1,241,132) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating profit margin1 | 17.88% | 16.05% | 15.85% | 15.49% | 16.10% | 17.27% | 17.81% | 18.00% | 17.90% | 17.62% | 16.56% | 16.44% | 15.58% | 13.43% | 11.25% | 8.98% | 7.47% | 7.90% | 7.86% | 7.85% | 7.77% | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amazon.com Inc. | 11.02% | 10.75% | 9.77% | 9.00% | 8.02% | 6.41% | 4.76% | 3.29% | 2.54% | 2.38% | 2.58% | 3.15% | 4.12% | 5.30% | 6.18% | 6.68% | 6.63% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Home Depot Inc. | 13.97% | 14.21% | 14.51% | 14.88% | 15.19% | 15.27% | 15.33% | 15.30% | 15.20% | 15.24% | 15.10% | 14.79% | 14.70% | 13.84% | 14.01% | 13.99% | 13.85% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | 12.79% | 13.38% | 12.83% | 10.51% | 10.60% | 10.47% | 10.74% | 12.76% | 12.72% | 12.56% | 12.36% | 11.79% | 11.55% | 10.77% | 10.64% | 10.53% | 9.30% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| TJX Cos. Inc. | 10.86% | 10.69% | 10.17% | 10.02% | 9.82% | 9.73% | 9.76% | 9.77% | 10.18% | 9.79% | 9.55% | 9.32% | 7.05% | 1.81% | 3.13% | 3.26% | 5.86% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-08-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-05-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-05-05).
1 Q1 2025 Calculation
Operating profit margin = 100
× (Operating incomeQ1 2025
+ Operating incomeQ4 2024
+ Operating incomeQ3 2024
+ Operating incomeQ2 2024)
÷ (Net revenuesQ1 2025
+ Net revenuesQ4 2024
+ Net revenuesQ3 2024
+ Net revenuesQ2 2024)
= 100 × (323,828 + 458,091 + 315,077 + 271,548)
÷ (1,660,348 + 2,278,937 + 1,853,650 + 1,862,614)
= 17.88%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the quarterly financial data reveals several important patterns and trends in key performance indicators over the observed periods.
- Net Revenues
- Net revenues exhibited a generally upward trajectory from May 2019 through early 2022, with values increasing from approximately 1.24 billion to over 2.5 billion US dollars by January 2022. This growth is punctuated by notable fluctuations, including a significant drop in May 2020 coinciding with the early pandemic period, followed by recovery and further growth. Throughout 2022 and into early 2024, net revenues show considerable variability, with values ranging broadly between approximately 1.66 billion and 2.45 billion US dollars. This indicates ongoing volatility and potential market or operational challenges affecting sales volume or revenue recognition in later quarters.
- Operating Income
- Operating income displayed an overall increasing trend until early 2022, rising sharply from approximately 74 million US dollars in May 2019 to over 524 million US dollars by January 2022. Similar to net revenues, operating income experienced a considerable drop in May 2020, followed by a strong rebound. After peaking, operating income values fluctuate more substantially, with marked decreases and recoveries observed between 2022 and early 2024. These fluctuations suggest that while the company has been able to maintain substantial operating profitability, it faces pressures that intermittently affect operating results.
- Operating Profit Margin
- The operating profit margin demonstrated a clear upward trend over the period observed. Starting at around 7.77% in May 2019, margins steadily improved, reaching levels exceeding 17% by early 2022. This improvement reflects enhanced operational efficiency or favorable cost management relative to revenues. Despite some fluctuations, the margin remains generally elevated throughout 2022 and into 2024, consistently staying above 15%. The sustained margin expansion indicates resilience in profitability despite variable revenue performance and external economic conditions.
In summary, the company experienced strong growth in net revenues and operating income through early 2022, accompanied by a consistent increase in operating profit margins. Post-2022, revenue and operating income figures became more volatile, though operating margins remained relatively high. This pattern suggests that while external or operational challenges have impacted absolute financial results in the most recent quarters, the company has maintained effective cost control and profitability metrics.
Net Profit Margin
Williams-Sonoma Inc., net profit margin calculation (quarterly data)
| Apr 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 | May 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 | Nov 3, 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 | May 5, 2019 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | 265,666) | 354,439) | 237,285) | 201,507) | 156,531) | 354,993) | 251,723) | 267,075) | 254,113) | 402,941) | 249,524) | 246,070) | 227,802) | 308,955) | 201,772) | 134,564) | 35,423) | 166,045) | 74,713) | 62,648) | 52,656) | |||||||
| Net revenues | 1,660,348) | 2,278,937) | 1,853,650) | 1,862,614) | 1,755,451) | 2,453,079) | 2,192,574) | 2,137,537) | 1,891,227) | 2,501,029) | 2,047,539) | 1,948,339) | 1,749,029) | 2,292,673) | 1,764,536) | 1,490,777) | 1,235,203) | 1,843,590) | 1,442,472) | 1,370,814) | 1,241,132) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net profit margin1 | 13.83% | 12.25% | 11.99% | 11.67% | 12.07% | 13.00% | 13.48% | 13.68% | 13.74% | 13.66% | 12.84% | 12.70% | 11.97% | 10.04% | 8.49% | 6.83% | 5.75% | 6.04% | 5.86% | 6.07% | 5.98% | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Profit Margin, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amazon.com Inc. | 10.14% | 9.29% | 8.04% | 7.35% | 6.38% | 5.29% | 3.62% | 2.43% | 0.82% | -0.53% | 2.25% | 2.39% | 4.48% | 7.10% | 5.73% | 6.64% | 6.42% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Home Depot Inc. | 9.79% | 9.92% | 10.22% | 10.48% | 10.75% | 10.87% | 10.87% | 10.88% | 10.83% | 10.87% | 10.79% | 10.55% | 10.45% | 9.74% | 9.94% | 9.91% | 9.79% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | 8.46% | 8.94% | 8.49% | 6.48% | 6.65% | 6.63% | 6.97% | 8.84% | 8.85% | 8.77% | 8.63% | 7.41% | 7.23% | 6.51% | 6.29% | 7.12% | 6.17% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| TJX Cos. Inc. | 8.47% | 8.25% | 7.85% | 7.77% | 7.56% | 7.00% | 6.90% | 6.77% | 6.69% | 6.76% | 5.85% | 5.81% | 4.00% | 0.28% | 2.24% | 2.11% | 4.57% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-08-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-05-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-05-05).
1 Q1 2025 Calculation
Net profit margin = 100
× (Net earningsQ1 2025
+ Net earningsQ4 2024
+ Net earningsQ3 2024
+ Net earningsQ2 2024)
÷ (Net revenuesQ1 2025
+ Net revenuesQ4 2024
+ Net revenuesQ3 2024
+ Net revenuesQ2 2024)
= 100 × (265,666 + 354,439 + 237,285 + 201,507)
÷ (1,660,348 + 2,278,937 + 1,853,650 + 1,862,614)
= 13.83%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The financial performance over the analyzed periods reveals several notable trends in earnings, revenues, and profitability margins for the company.
- Net Earnings
- Net earnings exhibit considerable volatility across the quarters. Starting at approximately $52.7 million in early 2019, earnings generally trend upwards with intermittent fluctuations, peaking notably in early 2022 at around $403 million. After this peak, net earnings show a decline in certain quarters but remain elevated compared to earlier years. The recent quarters demonstrate a pattern of recovery and growth after dips, highlighting a cyclical behavior in profitability.
- Net Revenues
- Revenues demonstrate overall growth with some variations. Starting from about $1.24 billion in May 2019, revenues see an upward trend with significant increases particularly during late 2020 through early 2022, reaching a maximum surpassing $2.5 billion. The data points to seasonal or periodic fluctuations with revenues dipping in some quarters but generally maintaining a higher base compared to the earlier periods. The revenue trajectory indicates steady expansion of business operations or market demand over the time horizon.
- Net Profit Margin
- The net profit margin shows a consistent improvement across the periods observed. From a margin close to 6% in early 2019, there is a clear upward trend reaching a peak margin above 13% by early 2022. Although some minor fluctuations occur post this peak, the margins remain elevated relative to the starting values, suggesting enhanced efficiency, cost management, or pricing power contributing to profitability improvements despite revenue fluctuations.
In summary, the company exhibits a positive long-term trajectory in financial results characterized by growing revenues, increased net earnings with identified fluctuations, and a substantial improvement in profitability margins. These patterns highlight the company's ability to expand its revenue base while also enhancing its profit efficiency over the analyzed periods.
Return on Equity (ROE)
Williams-Sonoma Inc., ROE calculation (quarterly data)
| Apr 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 | May 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 | Nov 3, 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 | May 5, 2019 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | 265,666) | 354,439) | 237,285) | 201,507) | 156,531) | 354,993) | 251,723) | 267,075) | 254,113) | 402,941) | 249,524) | 246,070) | 227,802) | 308,955) | 201,772) | 134,564) | 35,423) | 166,045) | 74,713) | 62,648) | 52,656) | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity | 2,209,558) | 2,127,861) | 1,813,234) | 1,620,955) | 1,466,825) | 1,701,051) | 1,412,934) | 1,278,279) | 1,309,744) | 1,664,207) | 1,543,370) | 1,526,719) | 1,447,296) | 1,651,185) | 1,401,902) | 1,332,922) | 1,218,929) | 1,235,860) | 1,131,893) | 1,121,603) | 1,121,768) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE1 | 47.92% | 44.63% | 52.41% | 59.52% | 70.24% | 66.31% | 83.22% | 91.82% | 88.01% | 67.68% | 66.89% | 64.49% | 60.33% | 41.23% | 38.36% | 30.82% | 27.80% | 28.81% | 30.51% | 31.39% | 30.41% | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROE, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amazon.com Inc. | 21.56% | 20.72% | 19.24% | 18.79% | 17.39% | 15.07% | 10.97% | 7.75% | 2.78% | -1.86% | 8.24% | 8.83% | 15.98% | 24.13% | 21.78% | 25.64% | 26.04% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Home Depot Inc. | 817.03% | 1,450.48% | 1,098.18% | 1,215.96% | 4,626.24% | 1,095.07% | 1,317.03% | 7,124.47% | — | — | 1,539.90% | 736.64% | 844.74% | 390.00% | 813.68% | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1,532.36% | 406.05% | 131.77% | 131.40% | 266.43% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| TJX Cos. Inc. | 62.02% | 61.27% | 60.14% | 60.25% | 59.20% | 54.97% | 60.02% | 62.26% | 59.63% | 54.69% | 41.40% | 39.21% | 24.63% | 1.55% | 13.47% | 15.26% | 35.54% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-08-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-05-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-05-05).
1 Q1 2025 Calculation
ROE = 100
× (Net earningsQ1 2025
+ Net earningsQ4 2024
+ Net earningsQ3 2024
+ Net earningsQ2 2024)
÷ Stockholders’ equity
= 100 × (265,666 + 354,439 + 237,285 + 201,507)
÷ 2,209,558 = 47.92%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the financial data reveals several notable trends over the observed periods.
- Net Earnings
- Net earnings exhibit significant fluctuations across the periods. Starting with a moderate level, earnings peaked notably in the fiscal quarter ending February 2020, reaching a high point early in the timeline. Subsequently, there was a decline in May 2020, followed by a substantial increase with some volatility throughout the later periods. The most recent quarters show continuing fluctuations, with earnings generally remaining at elevated levels compared to the early part of the timeline, suggesting periods of both growth and consolidation.
- Stockholders’ Equity
- This metric demonstrates an overall upward trajectory, with occasional periods of plateau or slight decreases. Stockholders’ equity increased steadily from the outset before experiencing some contraction around mid-2022. However, subsequent quarters show recovery and continued growth reaching the highest recorded values in the most recent period. This trend indicates a strengthening equity base over time, suggesting effective retention of earnings or capital inflows.
- Return on Equity (ROE)
- The ROE percentage shows a general pattern of growth in the earlier quarters, reaching a peak around the periods from May 2021 to January 2022. Following this peak, ROE exhibits a gradual decline, although it remains at relatively high levels compared to the starting periods. The highest returns were observed during mid-2022, with a tapering off afterwards but still indicating strong profitability relative to equity.
Overall, the data reflects a firm experiencing periods of strong profitability, as evidenced by elevated ROE figures and substantial net earnings, alongside a robust and growing stockholders’ equity base. The variations in net earnings and ROE imply responsive performance likely influenced by external market conditions, operational efficiencies, or strategic initiatives. Despite periodic declines, the prevailing trend suggests resilience and financial strength within the observed timeframe.
Return on Assets (ROA)
Williams-Sonoma Inc., ROA calculation (quarterly data)
| Apr 28, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Oct 29, 2023 | Jul 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 | Oct 30, 2022 | Jul 31, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | Jan 30, 2022 | Oct 31, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 | May 2, 2021 | Jan 31, 2021 | Nov 1, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 | May 3, 2020 | Feb 2, 2020 | Nov 3, 2019 | Aug 4, 2019 | May 5, 2019 | ||||||||
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| Selected Financial Data (US$ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earnings | 265,666) | 354,439) | 237,285) | 201,507) | 156,531) | 354,993) | 251,723) | 267,075) | 254,113) | 402,941) | 249,524) | 246,070) | 227,802) | 308,955) | 201,772) | 134,564) | 35,423) | 166,045) | 74,713) | 62,648) | 52,656) | |||||||
| Total assets | 5,159,979) | 5,273,548) | 4,883,769) | 4,571,811) | 4,471,037) | 4,663,016) | 4,594,007) | 4,319,174) | 4,210,713) | 4,625,620) | 4,477,324) | 4,245,037) | 4,110,240) | 4,661,424) | 4,310,679) | 4,487,296) | 4,418,115) | 4,054,042) | 3,963,824) | 3,869,681) | 3,788,365) | |||||||
| Profitability Ratio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA1 | 20.52% | 18.01% | 19.46% | 21.10% | 23.04% | 24.19% | 25.60% | 27.17% | 27.37% | 24.35% | 23.06% | 23.19% | 21.24% | 14.60% | 12.48% | 9.15% | 7.67% | 8.78% | 8.71% | 9.10% | 9.01% | |||||||
| Benchmarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ROA, Competitors2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amazon.com Inc. | 10.25% | 9.48% | 8.53% | 8.01% | 7.10% | 5.76% | 4.12% | 2.74% | 0.92% | -0.59% | 2.64% | 2.77% | 5.21% | 7.93% | 6.87% | 8.17% | 8.33% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Home Depot Inc. | 18.77% | 19.79% | 20.78% | 21.25% | 21.92% | 22.38% | 22.24% | 22.27% | 21.57% | 22.86% | 21.82% | 21.54% | 20.35% | 18.23% | 18.66% | 18.67% | 18.68% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| Lowe’s Cos. Inc. | 15.92% | 18.49% | 18.02% | 13.58% | 13.86% | 14.73% | 14.23% | 18.04% | 17.00% | 18.91% | 16.63% | 14.19% | 13.32% | 12.49% | 10.55% | 11.06% | 9.98% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
| TJX Cos. Inc. | 15.68% | 15.04% | 13.54% | 13.77% | 13.25% | 12.34% | 11.96% | 12.40% | 12.04% | 11.53% | 8.87% | 8.73% | 4.99% | 0.29% | 2.38% | 2.68% | 6.63% | — | — | — | — | |||||||
Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-04-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-28), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-10-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-07-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-04-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-29), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-10-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-07-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-05-01), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-10-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-08-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-05-02), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-11-01), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-08-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2020-05-03), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-02-02), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-11-03), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-08-04), 10-Q (reporting date: 2019-05-05).
1 Q1 2025 Calculation
ROA = 100
× (Net earningsQ1 2025
+ Net earningsQ4 2024
+ Net earningsQ3 2024
+ Net earningsQ2 2024)
÷ Total assets
= 100 × (265,666 + 354,439 + 237,285 + 201,507)
÷ 5,159,979 = 20.52%
2 Click competitor name to see calculations.
The analysis of the financial data over the specified periods reveals several notable trends and fluctuations in earnings, assets, and return on assets (ROA).
- Net Earnings
- Net earnings exhibited a general upward trend from May 2019 through early 2022, with some variability. Starting at approximately $52.7 million in May 2019, earnings peaked in February 2022 at about $403 million, reflecting strong profitability growth during this period. However, subsequent quarters showed a decline and volatility, with figures fluctuating between roughly $156 million and $355 million up to April 2024, indicating periods of reduced profitability or increased earnings variability.
- Total Assets
- Total assets steadily increased from about $3.79 billion in May 2019 to over $5.27 billion by January 2024. Some temporary declines occurred, such as a dip around May 2021 and April 2023, but the overall asset base expanded consistently. This growth implies continued investment and possibly expansion in the company’s operations over time.
- Return on Assets (ROA)
- ROA demonstrated a rising trend from 9.01% in May 2019 to a peak close to 27.4% in early 2022, indicating improved efficiency in asset utilization and profitability generation. Following this peak, ROA gradually declined, reaching a low of approximately 18% in early 2024, before a slight rebound to about 20.5%. This pattern suggests that while the company achieved significant profitability improvements through 2021 and early 2022, it faced challenges in maintaining those returns in the more recent periods.
In summary, the data indicates a period of strong growth and improved profitability efficiency through early 2022, followed by variability in net earnings and a moderate decline in return on assets, despite continued asset growth. The patterns reflect both expansion and emerging challenges in sustaining earlier financial performance levels.