Item 1. Business This report includes information for multiple registrants, specifically The Williams Companies, Inc. (Williams), as well as Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC (Transco) and Northwest Pipeline LLC (NWP) both of which are wholly owned subsidiaries of Williams (collectively, the Registrants). References to subsidiaries by name, including equity-method investees, Transco, and NWP, refer exclusively to those businesses and operations. Williams is an energy company committed to being the leader in providing infrastructure that safely delivers natural gas products to reliably fuel the clean energy economy. Williams has operations in 11 supply areas that provide natural gas gathering and processing (G&P), transmission and storage services; NGL fractionation, transportation, and storage services; and marketing services to approximately 800 customers.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 11.9B | 11.9B | 10.5B | 10.9B | 11.0B | 10.6B |
| Net Income | 2.6B | 2.6B | 2.2B | 3.2B | 2.0B | 1.5B |
| EPS | $2.14 | $2.14 | $1.82 | $2.60 | $1.67 | $1.24 |
| Free Cash Flow | 1.0B | 1.0B | 2.4B | 3.4B | 2.6B | 2.7B |
| ROIC | 7.5% | 8.8% | 7.5% | 10.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% |
| Gross Margin | 72.9% | 72.9% | 69.3% | 76.8% | 69.3% | 63.0% |
| Debt/Equity | 2.29 | 2.29 | 2.16 | 2.13 | 1.99 | 2.07 |
| Dividends/Share | $2.00 | $2.00 | $1.90 | $1.79 | $1.70 | $1.64 |
| Operating Income | 4.2B | 4.2B | 3.3B | 4.3B | 3.0B | 2.6B |
| Operating Margin | 35.1% | 35.1% | 31.8% | 39.5% | 27.5% | 24.8% |
| ROE | 20.4% | 20.7% | 17.9% | 25.6% | 17.8% | 13.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1,222M | 1,222M | 1,221M | 1,222M | 1,225M | 1,221M |
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. passes 6 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. trades at 33.4x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 20.9x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 87.0x vs a median of 13.0x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 8.3% with a gross margin of 70.2%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 2.8%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is +20.9%.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) has a current P/E ratio of 33.4, compared to its historical median P/E of 20.9. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 8.3%. This is below average and may indicate limited pricing power.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) has a market capitalization of $87.4B. It is classified as a large-cap stock.
Yes, WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 2.79%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) appears fair. The current P/E of 33.4 is 60% above its historical median of 20.9. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is 41.9%.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) operates in the Natural Gas Transmission industry, within the Utilities sector.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) reported annual revenue of $11.9 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) has a net profit margin of 21.9%. This is a strong margin indicating high profitability.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) generated $1.0 billion in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.29. This indicates higher leverage, which may increase financial risk.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $2.14 in its most recent fiscal year.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) has a return on equity (ROE) of 20.7%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) has a 5-year average gross margin of 70.2%. This high margin suggests strong pricing power and a potential competitive moat.
The Ledger Terminal provides 19 years of financial data for WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
WILLIAMS COMPANIES, INC. (WMB) has a book value per share of $10.48, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.