Deutsche Bank AG vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Deutsche Bank AG trades at $38.31 (market cap $71.96B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $250.52 (market cap $29.51B). The key difference: Deutsche Bank AG is far larger — about 2.4× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and Deutsche Bank AG pays the higher dividend (3.04%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| DB | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $71.96B | $29.51B |
Sector | Financials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $40.33 | $251.81 |
52-Week Low | $28.37 | $168.64 |
Dividend Yield | 3.04% | 1.21% |
Enterprise Value | — | $30.35B |
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In July 2019, Deutsche Bank announced another restructuring plan hoping to revitalize revenue, reduce costs, and return to profitability. The largest moving pieces of the new plan is the full exit of global equity sales & trading, the scaling back of its fixed income business, as well as 18,000 FTE reductions until 2022. The remaining core business segments include private banking, corporate banking, asset management, and investment banking.
Read more on DB →With a wide retail and direct-to-consumer presence, Williams-Sonoma is a leader in the $300 billion domestic home category, focused on expanding its exposure in the B2B, marketplace, and franchise areas. Namesake Williams-Sonoma (175 stores) offers high-end cooking essentials, while Pottery Barn (189) provides casual home accessories. Brand extensions include Pottery Barn Kids (52) and PBteen. West Elm (121) is an emerging concept for young professionals, and Rejuvenation (9) offers lighting and house parts. Williams-Sonoma also has a business-to-business team that supports projects that range from residential to large-scale commercial.
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