Stock Analysis
Williams Companies Inc.WMB
P/E 28.37×· 5Y range 13.49–40.82×· 58th percentile of history
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Natural Gas Transmission
AnalystsStrong Buy27 analystsP/E 28.4× sits at the 58th percentile of its 5.086926762491444-year history.
Cash covers 1% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, fairly valued
Strengths
- Profitability82
Risks
- Financial Health21
Mixed picture — no clear quality or value edge.
Market context
+3.0% today· Z 1.1σ
Bull Case
- ✓Piotroski F-Score 7/9 — high earnings quality
- ✓ROE 20.0% — efficient capital deployment
What's happening with WMB
Profile
Strong profitability; financial health, valuation and moat lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation29/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (58th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (-0.1%)0/25
- P/S (7.1x)12/25
- EV/EBIT (25.0x)5/25
- Growth51/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (3.0%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (14.6%)20/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (14.5%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (0.3%)5/25
- Profitability82/100 · Strong
- ROIC (8.0%)12/25
- ROE (20.0%)20/25
- Net margin (25.2%)25/25
- Operating margin (38.2%)25/25
- Financial Health21/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (1.04)3/25
- Current ratio (0.48)0/25
- Interest coverage (6.7x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 50%)0/25
- Quality59/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (7/9)22/25
- Beneish M (-2.62)25/25
- FCF conversion (-4%)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 11.2%)12/25
- Moat31/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (2/10 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (28.0%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -5.7%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.0 — distress-zone balance sheet
- ⚠Negative FCF margin (-0.0%) — burning cash
- ⚠2 loss-making years in recent history
About Williams Companies Inc.
Williams operates the Transco pipeline, which connects the Gulf Coast to the Northeast United States. Show more
It has additional natural gas transmission pipelines connecting the Rockies to the Pacific Northwest and midcontinent. At the field level, it operates substantial gathering and processing assets in Appalachia and other basins. The company has also struck several power supply agreements.
Headquarters: TULSA, OK · Employees: 5,987 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
29EP/E (TTM)28.0xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 13.5x–40.8x · 58th pct
P/FCF78.4xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (102% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
FCF Yield-0.1%D
Grade D: NegativeTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -0.1%–8.9% · 2nd pct · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (102% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
P/S (TTM)7.05xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 3.0x–8.2x · 89th pct
EV/EBIT25.0xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 14.9x–28.6x · 79th pct
EV/Sales9.8xC
Grade C: ExpensiveEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E27.9xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio5.60xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio1.11B
Grade B: FairFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield2.83%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio81.5%C
Grade C: HighDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
CapEx exceeds OCF: CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (102% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Profitability
82AROIC8.0%C
Grade C: AverageNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE20.0%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA5.2%C
Grade C: AverageReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin25.2%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin38.2%A
Grade A: HighTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin38.2%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin-0.9%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (102% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
True FCF Margin-1.6%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (102% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Growth
51CRevenue CAGR3.0%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR14.6%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)14.5%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth0.3%B
Grade B: LowAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+0.5%B
Grade B: FlatShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income2.7%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.7%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
21EAltman Z-Score1.04D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.48xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.43xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage6.7xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (102% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Net Debt/EBIT6.6xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity2.00xD
Grade D: HighDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.01xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
59CPiotroski F-Score7/9A
Grade A: StrongFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.62A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion-3.5%D
Grade D: PoorFCF / Net Income · CapEx exceeds operating cash flow (102% of OCF) — reported FCF understates normalized earning power in this investment phase
Margin Stability11.2%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue50.0%D
Grade D: HeavyTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.21xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wilson Terrance Lane Filed | Wilson Terrance Lane | SellOpen market sale | -2000 | |
Wilson Terrance Lane Filed | Wilson Terrance Lane | SellOpen market sale | -2000 | |
Wilson Terrance Lane Filed | Wilson Terrance Lane | Gift | -100 | |
Wilson Terrance Lane Filed | Wilson Terrance Lane | Gift | -1900 | |
Wilson Terrance Lane Filed | Wilson Terrance Lane | SellOpen market sale | -10200 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wilson Terrance Lane Filed | Wilson Terrance Lane | SellOpen market sale | -2800 | |
Wingo Robert R. Filed | Wingo Robert R. | Tax withholding | -8226 | |
Helms Lloyd W Jr Filed | Helms Lloyd W Jr | Grant / award | +2.8K |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
31DROIC >12% Years2/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)28.0%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-5.7%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$2.51
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$0.17
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$10.79
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$30.79B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$203.00M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$30.59B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$15.37B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.34xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$86.08B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta0.65B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Williams Companies Inc. (WMB)
WMB is up 2.98% at the last close. Williams Companies Inc. meets 7 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria, placing its fundamental strength in the top tier of US-listed stocks. Altman Z-Score of 1.04 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag. Beneish M-Score of -2.62 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation. Free-cash-flow margin is negative (-1%) — the business currently burns cash.
- Company has negative FCF, making debt repayment from operations difficult.
- Williams Companies Inc. posted a net loss in 2 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
- At a valuation score of 29/100, WMB trades at a premium to its historical multiples (P/E 28.0).
- The stock currently yields 2.8% in dividends.
See how WMB ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all WMB moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 69.51 | -4.52% | -3.61 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 69.32 | -4.78% | -3.82 |
| Oct 14 | Regular | 72.90 | -2.24% | -2.13 |
| Oct 14 | After-hours | 72.99 | -2.12% | -2.02 |
| Oct 6 | Regular | 72.67 | +2.63% | 2.50 |
Frequently Asked Questions about WMB
What is the current Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) stock price?
WMB is trading at $71.28 at the last market close, up 2.98% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks WMB pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is WMB stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Williams Companies Inc.'s financial health at 21/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is WMB stock overvalued?
Williams Companies Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of 28.0 and our valuation score rates it 29/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Williams Companies Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for WMB. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Williams Companies Inc. operate in?
Williams Companies Inc. operates in the Utilities sector, within the Natural Gas Transmission industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Williams Companies Inc. do?
Williams operates the Transco pipeline, which connects the Gulf Coast to the Northeast United States.
About Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) Stock
Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) is a US-listed stock operating in the Utilities sector, specifically the Natural Gas Transmission industry. As of the latest update, Williams Companies Inc. is trading at $71.28, up 2.98% on the day with a market capitalization of $86.1 billion. The financial health score for WMB is 21/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for WMB stock.
WMB Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time WMB stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for WMB with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Williams Companies Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 21/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for WMB.
- Sector peers: Compare WMB against 6 other utilities stocks on key financial metrics.
Is WMB a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Williams Companies Inc. (WMB) as an investment. The financial health score of 21/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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