Banco Santander SA vs Williams-Sonoma, Inc. — how do they compare? Banco Santander SA trades at $13.66 (market cap $191.46B), while Williams-Sonoma, Inc. trades at $223.2 (market cap $26.30B). The key difference: Banco Santander SA is far larger — about 7.3× Williams-Sonoma, Inc.'s market cap, and Banco Santander SA pays the higher dividend (2.09%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| SAN | WSM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $191.46B | $26.30B |
Sector | Financials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $14.37 | $240.06 |
52-Week Low | $8.40 | $168.64 |
Dividend Yield | 2.09% | 1.36% |
Enterprise Value | — | $27.14B |
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Santander's focus is on retail and commercial banking. Latin America is geographically the largest operation, with Brazil by far the largest. Its continental European business is still mainly Iberian. Santander's U.K. presence is the result of the acquisition of building society Abbey. In the U.S., Santander operates a vehicle finance business and a regional bank focused on the Northeastern states.
Read more on SAN →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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