The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) — Stock Score Summary

The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) has a MoatMap StockRank of 34/100 based on Quality (50/100), Value (23/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Williams Companies is a premier natural gas infrastructure giant controlling critical pipeline corridors (like Transco) that feed US LNG export terminals and southeastern power markets. As geopolitical instability cements high global energy prices, US LNG exports are running at structural maximums. Simultaneously, the domestic power grid is facing unprecedented demand from AI data centers, which require reliable, 24/7 natural gas baseload power. WMB operates like a toll-booth with massive pricing power, high barriers to entry, and strong FCF generation, offering an asymmetric, defensive way to play the energy and AI power boom.

The Williams Companies, Inc. is a leading energy infrastructure company operating an extensive network of natural gas pipelines and processing facilities across the United States. Its robust competitive moat stems from long-term, fee-based contracts and high barriers to entry for new infrastructure, ensuring stable and predictable cash flows. The company plays a critical role in connecting natural gas supply to demand centers, supporting the nation's energy needs.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$71.59
Market Cap$89.4B
P/E (TTM)31.77
P/E (Forward)28.21
Price/Book6.93
Return on Equity19.7%
Return on Invested Capital9.7%
Debt/Equity199.85
Gross Margin63.5%
Operating Margin33.6%
Revenue Growth9.0%
Dividend Yield2.9%
Free Cash Flow$-190M

The Williams Companies, Inc. operates in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Williams Companies, Inc.’s (WMB) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) is 34/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (50), Value (23), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Williams Companies, Inc. have an economic moat?
The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Williams Companies, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 34/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Williams Companies, Inc. in?
The Williams Companies, Inc. (WMB) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas Midstream industry (United States).
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