SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE (SHW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SHW • US8243481061

364.27 USD
+3.64 (+1.01%)
At close: Feb 23, 2026
364.27 USD
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After Hours: 2/23/2026, 8:15:35 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, SHW scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SHW was compared to 83 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While SHW belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. SHW is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year SHW was profitable.
  • In the past year SHW had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • SHW had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • SHW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
SHW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSHW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.81%, SHW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.39% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 58.12%, SHW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.83%, SHW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.18% of the companies in the same industry.
  • SHW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 15.96%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.11%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.81%
ROE 58.12%
ROIC 13.83%
ROA(3y)10.56%
ROA(5y)9.93%
ROE(3y)62.11%
ROE(5y)65.59%
ROIC(3y)15.96%
ROIC(5y)14.83%
SHW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSHW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • SHW's Profit Margin of 11.05% is amongst the best of the industry. SHW outperforms 87.95% of its industry peers.
  • SHW's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • SHW's Operating Margin of 15.81% is amongst the best of the industry. SHW outperforms 80.72% of its industry peers.
  • SHW's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • SHW has a better Gross Margin (48.88%) than 93.98% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SHW has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.81%
PM (TTM) 11.05%
GM 48.88%
OM growth 3Y5.93%
OM growth 5Y0.71%
PM growth 3Y6.11%
PM growth 5Y-0.29%
GM growth 3Y5.08%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
SHW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSHW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SHW is creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, SHW has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, SHW has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for SHW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
SHW Yearly Shares OutstandingSHW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
SHW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSHW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

  • SHW has an Altman-Z score of 4.25. This indicates that SHW is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • SHW has a better Altman-Z score (4.25) than 90.36% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of SHW is 4.75, which is a neutral value as it means it would take SHW, 4.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • SHW has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.75. This is amongst the best in the industry. SHW outperforms 81.93% of its industry peers.
  • SHW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.52, SHW is not doing good in the industry: 84.34% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.52
Debt/FCF 4.75
Altman-Z 4.25
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC14.43%
SHW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSHW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.3 Liquidity

  • SHW has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that SHW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • SHW's Current ratio of 0.82 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SHW is outperformed by 95.18% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.52 indicates that SHW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.52, SHW is doing worse than 92.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.52
SHW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSHW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.06% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past 5 years, SHW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.94% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, SHW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.06% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, SHW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.12% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.06%
EPS 3Y9.42%
EPS 5Y6.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.7%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.06%
Revenue growth 3Y2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y5.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.64%

3.2 Future

  • SHW is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.85% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.45% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y6.35%
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue Next Year4.42%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.74%
Revenue Next 5Y4.45%

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
SHW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSHW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 10B 20B 30B
SHW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSHW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.81 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SHW.
  • SHW's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, SHW is valued at the same level.
  • SHW is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 29.91.
  • 60.24% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SHW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • SHW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.75.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.81
Fwd PE 29.91
SHW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSHW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SHW indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SHW is more expensive than 74.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • SHW's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 37.22
EV/EBITDA 23.02
SHW Per share dataSHW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SHW does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • SHW has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.01
PEG (5Y)4.58
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.89%, SHW is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • SHW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.20.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.89, SHW pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.80.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.89%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of SHW grows each year by 13.53%, which is quite nice.
  • SHW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • SHW has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.53%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
SHW Yearly Dividends per shareSHW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • 30.09% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SHW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
  • SHW's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.09%
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
SHW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSHW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
SHW Dividend Payout.SHW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SHW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE

NYSE:SHW (2/23/2026, 8:15:35 PM)

After market: 364.27 0 (0%)

364.27

+3.64 (+1.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners84.03%
Inst Owner Change-0.69%
Ins Owners0.06%
Ins Owner Change-0.11%
Market Cap90.30B
Revenue(TTM)23.57B
Net Income(TTM)2.57B
Analysts74.38
Price Target396.21 (8.77%)
Short Float %1.52%
Short Ratio1.93
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.89%
Yearly Dividend2.86
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.53%
DP30.09%
Div Incr Years21
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-12.08%
Max EPS beat(2)3.31%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.29%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.08%
Max EPS beat(4)3.31%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.14%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)3.29%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)2.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.58%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.83%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.58%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.3%
PT rev (1m)0.77%
PT rev (3m)0.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.81
Fwd PE 29.91
P/S 3.88
P/FCF 37.22
P/OCF 27.42
P/B 20.41
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 23.02
EPS(TTM)11.45
EY3.14%
EPS(NY)12.18
Fwd EY3.34%
FCF(TTM)9.79
FCFY2.69%
OCF(TTM)13.29
OCFY3.65%
SpS93.89
BVpS17.85
TBVpS-27.57
PEG (NY)5.01
PEG (5Y)4.58
Graham Number67.82
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 9.81%
ROE 58.12%
ROCE 19.65%
ROIC 13.83%
ROICexc 13.99%
ROICexgc 31.34%
OM 15.81%
PM (TTM) 11.05%
GM 48.88%
FCFM 10.42%
ROA(3y)10.56%
ROA(5y)9.93%
ROE(3y)62.11%
ROE(5y)65.59%
ROIC(3y)15.96%
ROIC(5y)14.83%
ROICexc(3y)16.17%
ROICexc(5y)15.02%
ROICexgc(3y)46.9%
ROICexgc(5y)45.45%
ROCE(3y)21.48%
ROCE(5y)20.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.57%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-7.49%
ROICexc growth 3Y3.32%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.74%
OM growth 3Y5.93%
OM growth 5Y0.71%
PM growth 3Y6.11%
PM growth 5Y-0.29%
GM growth 3Y5.08%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.52
Debt/FCF 4.75
Debt/EBITDA 2.58
Cap/Depr 132.93%
Cap/Sales 3.73%
Interest Coverage 8.6
Cash Conversion 76.01%
Profit Quality 94.35%
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.52
Altman-Z 4.25
F-Score6
WACC14.43%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)1.06%
EPS 3Y9.42%
EPS 5Y6.94%
EPS Q2Q%6.7%
EPS Next Y6.35%
EPS Next 2Y9.52%
EPS Next 3Y10.77%
EPS Next 5Y8.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.06%
Revenue growth 3Y2.1%
Revenue growth 5Y5.12%
Sales Q2Q%5.64%
Revenue Next Year4.42%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.74%
Revenue Next 5Y4.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-1.67%
EBIT growth 3Y8.16%
EBIT growth 5Y5.87%
EBIT Next Year22.38%
EBIT Next 3Y11.05%
EBIT Next 5Y8.29%
FCF growth 1Y18.49%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y4.98%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE / SHW FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SHW.


What is the valuation status of SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE (SHW) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE (SHW). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE?

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE (SHW) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE (SHW) is expected to grow by 6.35% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SHW stock?

The dividend rating of SHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO/THE (SHW) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 30.09%.