HD vs WSM
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Home Depot, Inc. vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | HD | WSM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $319.83 | $252.47 |
| Market cap | $319.09B | $29.74B |
| P/E ratio | 21.5 | 25.9 |
| ROE | 104.30% | 54.96% |
| Profit margin | 8.41% | 14.73% |
| Revenue growth | 5.70% | 6.70% |
| Dividend yield | 2.91% | 1.20% |
| Beta | 1.00 | 1.47 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
HD vs WSM in plain English
- HD is the bigger company — about 10.7× the market cap of WSM.
- HD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 21.5 vs 25.9).
- HD earns a higher return on equity (104% vs 55%).
- WSM is growing revenue faster (7% vs 6%).
- HD has the higher dividend yield (2.91% vs 1.20%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
HD return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Home Depot, Inc. would be worth today.
WSM return calculator
See what $1,000 in Williams-Sonoma, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.