Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Energy
Industry: Oil & Gas Midstream

The Williams Companies, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy infrastructure company primarily in the United States. It operates through Transmission, Power & Gulf, Northeast G&P, West, and Gas & NGL Marketing Services segments. The Transmission, Power & Gulf segment comprises Transco, NWP, and Mountain West interstate natural gas pipelines, and their related natural gas storage facilities, as well as natural gas gathering and processing; and crude oil production handling and transportation assets in the Gulf Coast region. The Northeast G&P segment engages in the midstream gathering, processing, and fractionation activities in the Marcellus Shale region primarily in Pennsylvania and New York, and the Utica Shale region of eastern Ohio. The West segment consists of gas gathering, processing, and treating operations in the Rocky Mountain region of Colorado and Wyoming, the Barnett Shale region of north-central Texas, the Eagle Ford Shale region of South Texas, the Haynesville Shale region of northwest Louisiana, the Mid-Continent region that includes the Anadarko and Permian basins, and the DJ Basin of Colorado; and operates natural gas liquid (NGL) fractionation and storage assets in central Kansas near Conway. The Gas & NGL Marketing Services segment provides wholesale marketing, trading, storage, and transportation of natural gas for natural gas utilities, municipalities, power generators, and producers; asset management services; and transports and markets NGLs. The company owns and operates approximately 32,000 miles of pipelines. The Williams Companies, Inc. was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for WMB
Revenue projections for WMB

Investors are expected to be cautious with The Williams Companies, Inc., as its revenues are projected to fall compared to last year. A decline in revenue often results in a negative impact on profitability, prompting concerns about the company's financial stability and making investors more conservative in their approach.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.572000
forwardPE 27.829401
debtToEquity 182.368000
earningsGrowth 0.077000
revenueGrowth 0.045000
grossMargins 0.606890
operatingMargins 0.328170
trailingEps 2.360000
forwardEps 2.090000

WMB's current ratio of 0.572 indicates potential liquidity issues, as the company's cash reserves and current assets may not be enough to cover short-term debts. This raises concerns about WMB's ability to meet its near-term financial obligations.
WMB's Forward PE is at a healthy level, meaning the stock price is aligned favorably with earnings. This suggests that the stock isn't overpriced, providing room for growth and making it an appealing option for investors looking to capitalize on potential future gains.
The Williams Companies, Inc.'s high debt-to-equity ratio signals significant reliance on debt to finance its operations. This heavy leverage can increase financial risk, especially if the company faces a decline in revenue or struggles to meet its debt obligations.
WMB's positive gross and operating margins highlight its strong profitability. The company's ability to control costs while generating revenue indicates efficient operations and a healthy financial position.
WMB's lower forward EPS compared to trailing EPS suggests the company will likely experience reduced earnings in the current year. This may signal a less optimistic financial outlook.

Price projections:

Price projections for WMB
Price projections for WMB

The steady upward revision of WMB's price projections indicates growing confidence in the company's performance. Analysts are becoming increasingly optimistic about WMB's future prospects and potential for growth.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for WMB
Recommendations trend for WMB


The recent buy bias for WMB from analysts signals strong confidence in the stock's potential. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see WMB as a smart place to invest their money, especially those looking for stable, long-term returns in a well-established company.