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

$340.87-11.50(-0.03%)After hours

Market Cap

$82.05B

P/E

30.7x

P/S

3.3x

P/B

20.6x

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: 68/100

Strongest: Cash & Earnings Quality (24/25); weakest: Balance Sheet & Red Flags (10/25).

Profitability17/25

Growth17/25

Balance Sheet & Red Flags10/25

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 · 30.7x5y range 26.2x – 48.8x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/S · 3.3x5y range 2.5x – 4.6x

Currently near its 20-quarter median.

P/B · 20.6x5y 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.

Price & Volume

Market Cap $82.05B

Metrics at a Glance

as of September 2026

Revenue & Profit

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

TTM Revenue: $24.91B
Q. Revenue: $6.86B
TTM EBITDA: $4.08B
TTM Op. Income: $3.69B
Q. Op. Income: $1.21B
TTM Net Income: $2.68B
Q. Net Income: $821.00M
EPS: $3.41
Shares Out.: $240.70M

$24.91B in TTM revenue grew 7.0% YoY, reaching $6.86B last quarter. TTM EBITDA of $4.08B and TTM operating income of $3.69B show growth is flowing through to the bottom line. TTM net income of $2.68B means revenue is converting into profit. Across the last 8 quarters, TTM revenue has risen for 6 consecutive quarters — an improving trend.

Margins

Gross, EBITDA, operating, and net margin trends

Gross Margin: 47.8%
EBITDA Margin: 19.1%
Op. Margin: 17.6%
Net Margin: 12.0%

Op. margin of 17.6% is down 0.8% YoY — costs are rising relative to revenue. Net margin at 12.0% and gross margin of 47.8% show how much of each revenue dollar survives to profit. Over the past year, operating margin is down 5% — a weakening trend.

Price Ratios

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

P/E Ratio: 30.7x
P/S Ratio: 3.3x
P/B Ratio: 20.6x

At 30.7x P/E, the stock trades above typical market levels — the market expects above-average growth. P/S of 3.3x and P/B of 20.6x provide additional context. Use the growth and margin sections to judge whether the multiple is justified. Over the past year, P/E is down 7% — an improving trend.

Assets & Liabilities

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

Total Assets: $26.96B
Cash: $264.20M
Long-Term Debt: $7.94B
Book Value: $3.98B
D/E Ratio: 2.0
Debt/EBITDA: 6.1

With $26.96B in assets and $7.94B in long-term debt, D/E is 2.0and book value is $3.98B — moderate leverage. Over the past year, debt/equity is down 5% — an improving trend.

Cash Flow

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

Op. Cash Flow: $1.10B
TTM Free Cash Flow: $3.08B
FCF Margin: 12.4%
FCF / Net Income: 1.2

TTM FCF of $3.08B on $1.10B in operating cash flow. The FCF / Net Income ratio of 1.2x means free cash flow covers net income — earnings are backed by cash. Over the past year, free cash flow is up 27% — a weakening trend.