(SHW) Sherwin-Williams - Overview
Sector: Basic Materials | Industry: Specialty Chemicals | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 76.230m USD | Total Return: -13.2% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 621M
EPS Trend: 93.2%
Qual. Beats: 0
Rev. Trend: 76.8%
Qual. Beats: 1
Warnings
Altman Z'' 0.97 < 1.0 - financial distress zone
Choppy Below Avwap Earnings
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the development and distribution of paints, coatings, and related products. It operates through three primary segments: the Paint Stores Group, which manages company-operated retail locations; the Consumer Brands Group, which supplies third-party retailers with branded and private-label products; and the Performance Coatings Group, which focuses on industrial, automotive, and marine applications.
As a key player in the Specialty Chemicals sub-industry, the company utilizes a vertically integrated business model, controlling both the manufacturing process and a vast network of proprietary retail stores. This structure allows for higher margin retention and direct engagement with professional contractors, who represent a significant portion of the architectural coating market. For a deeper look into the companys valuation metrics, consider reviewing the latest data on ValueRay.
Founded in 1866 and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company maintains a diverse geographic footprint across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. Its portfolio ranges from DIY consumer stains to highly specialized protective coatings for industrial infrastructure and OEM product finishes.
- New residential construction starts and existing home sales drive architectural paint volume
- Fluctuations in raw material costs like titanium dioxide impact gross profit margins
- Expansion of the Paint Stores Group network increases professional contractor market share
- Industrial production levels and automotive demand dictate Performance Coatings Group revenue growth
- Interest rate volatility influences consumer spending on home improvement and renovation projects
| Net Income: 2.60b TTM > 0 and > 6% of Revenue |
| FCF/TA: 0.11 > 0.02 and ΔFCF/TA 2.18 > 1.0 |
| NWC/Revenue: -4.32% < 20% (prev -7.97%; Δ 3.65% < -1%) |
| CFO/TA 0.14 > 3% & CFO 3.65b > Net Income 2.60b |
| Net Debt (15.7b) to EBITDA (4.47b): 3.50 < 3 |
| Current Ratio: 0.86 > 1.5 & < 3 |
| Outstanding Shares: last quarter (248.1m) vs 12m ago -1.74% < -2% |
| Gross Margin: 49.12% > 18% (prev 0.49%; Δ 4.86k% > 0.5%) |
| Asset Turnover: 93.84% > 50% (prev 93.51%; Δ 0.33% > 0%) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio: 7.83 > 6 (EBITDA TTM 4.47b / Interest Expense TTM 492.8m) |
| A: -0.04 (Total Current Assets 6.50b - Total Current Liabilities 7.53b) / Total Assets 26.4b |
| B: 0.05 (Retained Earnings 1.37b / Total Assets 26.4b) |
| C: 0.15 (EBIT TTM 3.86b / Avg Total Assets 25.5b) |
| D: 0.04 (Book Value of Equity 863.4m / Total Liabilities 21.9b) |
| Altman-Z'' = 0.97 = BB |
| DSRI: 1.09 (Receivables 3.19b/2.81b, Revenue 23.9b/23.0b) |
| GMI: 0.99 (GM 49.12% / 48.72%) |
| AQI: 0.98 (AQ_t 0.52 / AQ_t-1 0.53) |
| SGI: 1.04 (Revenue 23.9b / 23.0b) |
| TATA: -0.04 (NI 2.60b - CFO 3.65b) / TA 26.4b) |
| Beneish M = -2.98 (Cap -4..+1) = A |
As of May 29, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 305.14 with a total of 1,974,563 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -0.57%,
over one month by -5.66%,
over three months by -15.44% and
over the past year by -13.18%.
Sherwin-Williams has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.79. Therefore, it is recommended to hold SHW.
- StrongBuy: 10
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 11
- Sell: 1
- StrongSell: 1
| Analysts Target Price | 381.5 | 25% |
P/E Trailing = 29.6622
P/E Forward = 26.2467
P/S = 3.1848
P/B = 17.2034
P/EG = 2.3883
Revenue TTM = 23.9b USD
EBIT TTM = 3.86b USD
EBITDA TTM = 4.47b USD
Long Term Debt = 9.32b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 2.86b USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 15.9b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter) + Leases 2.09b
Net Debt = 15.7b USD (calculated: Debt 15.9b - CCE 216.9m)
Enterprise Value = 91.9b USD (76.2b + Debt 15.9b - CCE 216.9m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 7.83 (Ebit TTM 3.86b / Interest Expense TTM 492.8m)
EV/FCF = 31.63x (Enterprise Value 91.9b / FCF TTM 2.91b)
FCF Yield = 3.16% (FCF TTM 2.91b / Enterprise Value 91.9b)
FCF Margin = 12.14% (FCF TTM 2.91b / Revenue TTM 23.9b)
Net Margin = 10.86% (Net Income TTM 2.60b / Revenue TTM 23.9b)
Gross Margin = 49.12% ((Revenue TTM 23.9b - Cost of Revenue TTM 12.2b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 49.07% (prev 48.84%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 3.48 (Enterprise Value 91.9b / Total Assets 26.4b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 3.10% (Interest Expense 492.8m / Debt 15.9b)
Taxrate = 21.34% (145.1m / 679.8m)
NOPAT = 3.03b (EBIT 3.86b * (1 - 21.34%))
Current Ratio = 0.86 (Total Current Assets 6.50b / Total Current Liabilities 7.53b)
Debt / Equity = 3.58 (Debt 15.9b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 4.43b)
Debt / EBITDA = 3.50 (Net Debt 15.7b / EBITDA 4.47b)
Debt / FCF = 5.39 (Net Debt 15.7b / FCF TTM 2.91b)
Total Stockholder Equity = 4.46b (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 10.19% (Net Income 2.60b / Total Assets 26.4b)
RoE = 58.23% (Net Income TTM 2.60b / Total Stockholder Equity 4.46b)
RoCE = 27.98% (EBIT 3.86b / Capital Employed (Equity 4.46b + L.T.Debt 9.32b))
RoIC = 13.98% (NOPAT 3.03b / Invested Capital 21.7b)
WACC = 7.19% (E(76.2b)/V(92.1b) * Re(8.18%) + D(15.9b)/V(92.1b) * Rd(3.10%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 8.18% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares (quarterly) Correlation: -95.45 | Cagr: -1.74%
[DCF] Terminal Value 77.97% ; FCFF base≈2.61b ; Y1≈3.00b ; Y5≈4.41b
[DCF] Fair Price = 205.5 (EV 66.3b - Net Debt 15.7b = Equity 50.7b / Shares 246.6m; r=8.35% [WACC [floored]]; 5y FCF grow 15.0% → 2.50% )
EPS Correlation: 93.20 | EPS CAGR: 4.96% | SUE: 0.34 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 76.85 | Revenue CAGR: 1.07% | SUE: 1.14 | # QB: 1
EPS current Quarter (2026-06-30): EPS=3.50 | Chg30d=-1.11% | Revisions=-64% | Analysts=19
EPS next Quarter (2026-09-30): EPS=3.59 | Chg30d=-2.38% | Revisions=-82% | Analysts=19
EPS current Year (2026-12-31): EPS=11.74 | Chg30d=-0.39% | Revisions=-58% | GrowthEPS=+2.7% | GrowthRev=+4.8%
EPS next Year (2027-12-31): EPS=13.27 | Chg30d=-0.64% | Revisions=-45% | GrowthEPS=+13.1% | GrowthRev=+4.7%
[Analyst] Revisions Ratio: -82%