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 | $337.88 | $240.42 |
| Market cap | $336.91B | $28.31B |
| P/E ratio | 24.0 | 27.1 |
| ROE | 128.38% | 54.01% |
| Profit margin | 8.41% | 13.81% |
| Revenue growth | 4.80% | 4.40% |
| Dividend yield | 2.76% | 1.26% |
| Beta | 0.96 | 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 11.9× the market cap of WSM.
- HD is cheaper on earnings (P/E 24.0 vs 27.1).
- HD earns a higher return on equity (128% vs 54%).
- HD is growing revenue faster (5% vs 4%).
- HD has the higher dividend yield (2.76% vs 1.26%).
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.