Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW)
Fair ValueFundamental
55
Price
$323.27
Market Cap
$80.79B
Part 1 · What the company is worth
Overview
The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. The company operates through three segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. The Paint Stores Group segment offers architectural paint and coatings; protective and marine products; and OEM product finishes and related products for architectural and industrial paint contractors, and do-it-yourself homeowners under the Sherwin-Williams brand. The Consumer Brands Group segment supplies a portfolio of branded and private-label architectural paints, stains, varnishes, industrial products, wood finishes products, wood preservatives, applicators, corrosion inhibitors, aerosols, caulks, and adhesives to retailers, including home centers and hardware stores, and dedicated dealers and distributors. The Performance Coatings Group segment develops and sells industrial coatings for wood finishing and general industrial applications; automotive refinish products; protective and marine coatings; coil coatings; packaging coatings; and performance-based resins and colorants. This segment serves retailers, dealers, jobbers, licensees, and other third-party distributors. The company operates in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Sherwin-Williams Company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Balance Sheet & Liquidity
Revenue
$24.41B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Net Income
$2.69B
Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)
Free Cash Flow
$2.65B
Total Equity
$4.60B
Total Liabilities
$21.30B
Current Ratio
0.73
Interest Coverage
-
Debt/EBITDA
3.02
Earnings Per Share
Revenue & Net Income
Free Cash Flow
Income Breakdown
Historical statement
Margins over time
Debt over time
How heavy the debt is
Growth grid
Growth — Revenue
Fair Value Estimation
Fair Value
$284.20
Current Price
$323.27
Margin of Safety
-13.7%
Fair Value Range
$186.47 - $381.93
Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.
Estimation Methods
Valuation Metrics
P/E Ratio
29.82
ROE
55.9%
P/B Ratio
20.36
P/FCF
24.42
Gross Margin
49.0%
ROIC
-
Profitability Radar
Value Creation (Economic Moat)
ROIC
-
WACC
9.1%
ROIC − WACC
-
Fundamental Analysis Criteria
Passed (15)
- EPS shows upward trend
- Price CAGR 13.70%
- Gross Margin 49.0%
- P/FCF 24.42
- Positive Free Cash Flow
- CapEx intensity
- Debt/EBITDA
- Return on Tangible Assets
- ROE 62.1%
- Revenue Growth 5Y 5.1%
- Analyst Consensus 56% Buy
- Earnings Surprise avg 3.2%
- Earnings Quality (OCF/NI) 1.45
- Share Dilution -1.5%
- Piotroski F-Score 7/9
Failed (9)
- EPS CAGR 4.43%
- P/B Ratio 20.36
- Debt/Equity ratio
- Current Ratio
- Low reliance on intangibles
- Price below Graham Number
- DCF valuation (Overvalued)
- PEG Ratio 4.31
- Net Margin Trend 11.0% vs 11.0%
Unavailable (4)
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- Dividend Payout NaN%
- Operating Margin NaN%
- Interest Coverage
Piotroski F-Score
Strong financial health
Earnings Quality
High quality: earnings backed by cash
Share Dilution
Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly
Institutional Holdings
Governance
Executive Team
| Name | Title | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Heidi G. Petz | Chairman, CEO & President | 50 |
| Ms. Mary L. Garceau | Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary | 52 |
| Mr. Justin T. Binns | President of Global Architectural | 49 |
| Mr. Karl J. Jorgenrud | President of Global Industrial | 48 |
| Mr. Benjamin E. Meisenzahl | Senior VP of Finance & CFO | 43 |
| Mr. J. Paul Lang | Senior VP of Enterprise Finance & Chief Accounting Officer | 48 |
| Mr. James R. Jaye | Senior Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications | - |
| Karl Schmitt | Senior Vice President of Marketing | - |
| Ms. Marlena K. Boyce | SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 46 |
| Mr. Bryan J. Young | Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Development | 49 |
Audit Risk
8
Board Risk
6
Compensation Risk
6
Shareholder Rights Risk
5
Part 2 · The price and when to enter
This part won't tell you whether the company is worth owning: it helps you choose when to buy it, once the fundamentals have convinced you. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.
Documents
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Annual Report (10-K)
A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.
Filed on 2026-02-19
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Quarterly Report (10-Q)
A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.
Filed on 2026-07-28
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Current Report (8-K)
An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.
Filed on 2026-09-29
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Income History
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Latest News
Recent headlines for SHW, sourced from Markets Gazette.
- 4/28/2026POSITIVESherwin-Williams Sales Jump Most Since 2023 on Forex Tailwinds
Sherwin-Williams Co. reported a significant surge in sales, marking the strongest growth in three years. This impressive performance was primarily driven by robust demand from the industrial sector, which more than compensated for weaker sales in the DIY segment within North America. Additionally, favorable foreign exchange rates provided a substantial tailwind, boosting the company's international earnings when translated back into U.S. dollars. Investors will be watching to see if the industrial strength can sustain momentum and if the company can navigate the ongoing softness in consumer-driven DIY markets.
- 4/28/2026NEUTRALSherwin-Williams Sees Input Costs Rising After Sales Beat
Sherwin-Williams Co. reported first-quarter results that surpassed sales expectations, aided by favorable currency movements. However, the company issued a cautionary note regarding potential headwinds from rising input costs later in the year. This dual outlook presents a mixed picture for investors: while recent performance is strong, future profitability could be pressured by increasing raw material and operational expenses. The company's ability to manage these cost pressures will be crucial for sustained performance.
via Markets Gazette