Sherwin-Williams Company (The) (SHW) Stock Fundamentals, Analysis & Risk Signals

Health score, price, valuation, risk signals, and key metrics at a glance.

Sherwin-Williams Company (The)

NYSE•Basic Materials•Specialty Chemicals

$320.94-0.52(<0.01%)Pre-market

Market Cap

$78.28B

P/E

29.1x

P/S

3.2x

P/B

20.3x

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.

How this company scores

GoodMetricSide Score: 73/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (24/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (8/25).

Profitability22/25

Growth19/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags8/25

Cash & Earnings Quality24/25

Strengths

Rising free cash flowHigh ROECash-backed earningsConsistent growth

Valuation vs. 5-year range

Today's multiple positioned against its own trailing range — a visual premium/discount check.

P/E · 29.1x5y range 26.2x – 48.8x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 3.2x5y range 2.5x – 4.6x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 20.3x5y range 17.2x – 37.3x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

Watch items

Data-driven signals worth keeping an eye on across the last 8 quarters

High Risk

Margin Pressure

Red Flag

The company posted negative operating margins in recent quarters — core operations are unprofitable.

Leverage Risk

Watch

D/E ratio of 2.2 is elevated and rising. Watch for further debt accumulation.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $78.28B

Metrics at a Glance

as of June 2026

Revenue & Profit

Revenue, EBITDA, operating income, net income, EPS, and shares

TTM Revenue: $24.41B
Q. Revenue: $6.79B
TTM EBITDA: $4.03B
TTM Op. Income: $3.65B
Q. Op. Income: $1.23B
TTM Net Income: $2.69B
Q. Net Income: $843.60M
EPS: $3.46
Shares Out.: $243.90M

$24.41B in TTM revenue grew 5.8% YoY, reaching $6.79B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $4.03B and TTM operating income of $3.65B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $2.69B means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 5 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 49.2%
EBITDA Margin: 19.6%
Op. Margin: 18.2%
Net Margin: 12.4%

Op. margin of 18.2% is up 0.7% YoY — cost efficiency is improving. Net margin at 12.4% and gross margin of 49.2% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Across the last 8 quarters, operating margin has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Price Ratios

P/E, P/S, P/B, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and earnings yield

P/E Ratio: 29.1x
P/S Ratio: 3.2x
P/B Ratio: 20.3x

At 29.1x P/E, the stock trades within typical market levels. P/S of 3.2x and P/B of 20.3x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Across the last 8 quarters, P/E has fallen for 4 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

Total assets, cash, debt, book value, and leverage

Total Assets: $26.95B
Cash: $293.50M
Long-Term Debt: $8.33B
Book Value: $3.85B
D/E Ratio: 2.2
Debt/EBITDA: 6.2

With $26.95B in assets and $8.33B in long-term debt, D/E is 2.2and book value is $3.85B — elevated leverage, meaning significant financial risk in a downturn. Across the last 8 quarters, debt/equity has risen for 2 consecutive quarters — a weakening trend.

Cash Flow

Operating cash flow, free cash flow, FCF margin, and earnings quality

Op. Cash Flow: $1.35B
TTM Free Cash Flow: $3.21B
FCF Margin: 13.2%
FCF / Net Income: 1.2

TTM FCF of $3.21B on $1.35B in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.2x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Across the last 8 quarters, free cash flow has risen for 4 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.