(SHW) Sherwin-Williams - Ratings and Ratios
Paint, Coatings, Resins, Adhesives, Varnishes
SHW EPS (Earnings per Share)
SHW Revenue
Description: SHW Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) is a leading global supplier of paint, coatings, and related products, serving various customer segments through its three business groups: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. The companys diversified product portfolio and extensive geographic presence across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia enable it to capitalize on growth opportunities in various markets.
From a financial perspective, SHW has demonstrated strong profitability, with a Return on Equity (RoE) of 66.63%, indicating effective utilization of shareholder capital. The companys market capitalization stands at approximately $89 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the specialty chemicals industry. Additionally, SHWs dividend yield and payout ratio are worth examining, as a stable dividend policy can be an attractive feature for income-seeking investors.
To further analyze SHWs performance, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating margin can be examined. For instance, SHWs ability to maintain a stable gross margin in the face of raw material price fluctuations is crucial, as it indicates the companys pricing power and ability to manage input costs. Moreover, the companys operating margin can provide insights into its operational efficiency and ability to manage selling, general, and administrative expenses.
From a growth perspective, SHWs investments in research and development, as well as its expansion into new markets, are essential in driving long-term growth. The companys ability to innovate and develop new products that meet evolving customer needs can be a key driver of revenue growth. Furthermore, SHWs global footprint and presence in various end-markets can help mitigate regional economic downturns, making it a relatively stable investment opportunity.
SHW Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 91,301m |
| Sub-Industry | Specialty Chemicals |
| IPO / Inception | 1985-07-01 |
SHW Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 36.6% |
| Fundamental | 70.3% |
| Dividend Rating | 61.8% |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -18.4% |
| Analyst Rating | 3.79 of 5 |
SHW Dividends
| Dividend Yield 12m | 0.85% |
| Yield on Cost 5y | 1.35% |
| Annual Growth 5y | 9.86% |
| Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.8% |
SHW Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | 75.3% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -43.4% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 66.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 18.84% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.88 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 2.39 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | -1.19 |
| Alpha | -23.24 |
| Beta | 0.977 |
| Volatility | 23.32% |
| Current Volume | 1848.8k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1828.4k |
| Stop Loss | 349.2 (-3%) |
| Signal | -1.39 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5
| Net Income (2.54b TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 1.38b TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.08 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.47pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue -7.67% (prev -6.15%; Δ -1.52pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 3.06b > Net Income 2.54b (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (12.50b) to EBITDA (4.34b) ratio: 2.88 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 0.78 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (251.9m) change vs 12m ago -0.90% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 48.87% (prev 48.07%; Δ 0.80pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 94.02% (prev 96.94%; Δ -2.92pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 8.59 (EBITDA TTM 4.34b / Interest Expense TTM 430.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 1.98
| (A) -0.07 = (Total Current Assets 6.43b - Total Current Liabilities 8.20b) / Total Assets 25.36b |
| (B) 0.32 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 8.11b / Total Assets 25.36b |
| (C) 0.15 = EBIT TTM 3.70b / Avg Total Assets 24.55b |
| (D) 0.36 = Book Value of Equity 7.60b / Total Liabilities 20.96b |
| Total Rating: 1.98 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 70.32
| 1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.11% = 1.05 |
| 3. FCF Margin 9.34% = 2.33 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 2.54 = -0.06 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 2.58 = -1.09 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC 11.06% = 12.50 |
| 7. RoE 60.82% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 6.97% = 0.35 |
| 9. Rev. CAGR 1.58% = 0.20 |
| 10. EPS Trend 21.47% = 0.54 |
| 11. EPS CAGR 4.94% = 0.49 |
What is the price of SHW shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.31%, over one month by +0.78%, over three months by +1.31% and over the past year by -2.90%.
Is Sherwin-Williams a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SHW is around 366.24 USD . This means that SHW is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 1.71%.
Is SHW a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 10
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 11
- Sell: 1
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the SHW price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 379.5 | 5.4% |
| Analysts Target Price | 379.5 | 5.4% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 408.9 | 13.6% |
Last update: 2025-08-30 04:56
SHW Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 269.8m USD (last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 36.3635
P/E Forward = 32.2581
P/S = 3.9559
P/B = 20.746
P/EG = 4.0078
Beta = 1.159
Revenue TTM = 23.08b USD
EBIT TTM = 3.70b USD
EBITDA TTM = 4.34b USD
Long Term Debt = 7.83b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 3.34b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 11.17b USD (Calculated: Short Term 3.34b + Long Term 7.83b)
Net Debt = 12.50b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 102.20b USD (91.30b + Debt 11.17b - CCE 269.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 8.59 (Ebit TTM 3.70b / Interest Expense TTM 430.0m)
FCF Yield = 2.11% (FCF TTM 2.15b / Enterprise Value 102.20b)
FCF Margin = 9.34% (FCF TTM 2.15b / Revenue TTM 23.08b)
Net Margin = 11.03% (Net Income TTM 2.54b / Revenue TTM 23.08b)
Gross Margin = 48.87% ((Revenue TTM 23.08b - Cost of Revenue TTM 11.80b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 13.44 (Enterprise Value 102.20b / Book Value Of Equity 7.60b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.01% (Interest Expense 112.4m / Debt 11.17b)
Taxrate = 22.32% (770.4m / 3.45b)
NOPAT = 2.87b (EBIT 3.70b * (1 - 22.32%))
Current Ratio = 0.78 (Total Current Assets 6.43b / Total Current Liabilities 8.20b)
Debt / Equity = 2.54 (Debt 11.17b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 4.40b)
Debt / EBITDA = 2.58 (Net Debt 12.50b / EBITDA 4.34b)
Debt / FCF = 5.18 (Debt 11.17b / FCF TTM 2.15b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.18b (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 10.03% (Net Income 2.54b, Total Assets 25.36b )
RoE = 60.82% (Net Income TTM 2.54b / Total Stockholder Equity 4.18b)
RoCE = 30.76% (Ebit 3.70b / (Equity 4.18b + L.T.Debt 7.83b))
RoIC = 19.72% (NOPAT 2.87b / Invested Capital 14.56b)
WACC = 8.66% (E(91.30b)/V(102.47b) * Re(9.62%)) + (D(11.17b)/V(102.47b) * Rd(1.01%) * (1-Tc(0.22)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -96.97 | Cagr: -0.33%
Discount Rate = 9.62% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 71.34% ; FCFE base≈2.24b ; Y1≈2.07b ; Y5≈1.89b
Fair Price DCF = 104.2 (DCF Value 25.99b / Shares Outstanding 249.3m; 5y FCF grow -9.34% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 6.97 | Revenue CAGR: 1.58%
Rev Growth-of-Growth: -0.19
EPS Correlation: 21.47 | EPS CAGR: 4.94%
EPS Growth-of-Growth: -4.10
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