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Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW)

Overvalued
Basic MaterialsSpecialty ChemicalsUnited States

Fundamental

55

Price

$337.06

Market Cap

$81.88B

Part 1 · What the company is worth

Overview

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.

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Balance Sheet & Liquidity

Revenue

$24.41B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Net Income

$2.69B

Trailing 12 months (through 6/30/2026)

Free Cash Flow

$2.65B

Total Equity

$4.60B

Total Liabilities

$21.30B

Current Ratio

0.73

Interest Coverage

-

Debt/EBITDA

3.02

Earnings Per Share

Revenue & Net Income

Free Cash Flow

Income Breakdown

Historical statement

Margins over time

Debt over time

How heavy the debt is

Growth grid

Growth — Revenue

Fair Value Estimation

CyclicalOvervalued

Fair Value

$266.51

Current Price

$337.06

Margin of Safety

-26.5%

Fair Value Range

$173.23 - $359.79

Spread across the valuation methods used, not a statistically calibrated confidence interval.

Estimation Methods

Analyst price target:$383.13
Discounted cash flow (DCF):Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings multiple (P/E):$270.33
Graham growth formula:Not applicable to this type of company
Earnings power value (EPV):$107.90
Justified P/B:Not applicable to this type of company
Dividend discount (Gordon):Not applicable to this type of company
P/FFO, funds from operations:Not applicable to this type of company
Mid-cycle earnings:$257.39
Revenue multiple:Not applicable to this type of company
Last Earnings Surprise:+4.09%

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio

31.09

ROE

55.9%

P/B Ratio

21.23

P/FCF

25.46

Gross Margin

49.0%

ROIC

-

Profitability Radar

Value Creation (Economic Moat)

ROIC

-

WACC

9.2%

ROIC − WACC

-

Fundamental Analysis Criteria

Passed (14)

  • EPS shows upward trend
  • Price CAGR 13.74%
  • Gross margin 49.0%
  • P/FCF 25.46
  • Positive free cash flow
  • CapEx intensity
  • Debt/EBITDA
  • Return on tangible assets
  • ROE 62.1%
  • Revenue growth 5Y 5.1%
  • Earnings surprise, average 3.2%
  • Earnings quality (operating cash flow / net income) 1.45
  • Share dilution -1.5%
  • Piotroski F-Score 7/9

Failed (9)

  • EPS CAGR 4.43%
  • P/B ratio 21.23
  • Debt/equity ratio
  • Current ratio
  • Low reliance on intangibles
  • Price below Graham Number
  • DCF valuation (Overvalued)
  • PEG ratio 4.41
  • Net margin trend 11.0% vs 11.0%

Unavailable (4)

  • ROIC –
  • Dividend payout –
  • Operating margin –
  • Interest coverage

Piotroski F-Score

7/9

Strong financial health

ROA > 0
Operating cash flow > 0
ΔROA > 0
Cash flow > net income
Leverage ↓
Current ratio ↑
No dilution
Gross margin ↑
Asset turnover ↑

Earnings Quality

1.45

High quality: earnings backed by cash

Share Dilution

-1.5%

Buying back shares. Shareholder friendly

Institutional Holdings

Governance

Executive Team

NameTitleAge
Ms. Heidi G. PetzChairman, CEO & President50
Ms. Mary L. GarceauSenior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Secretary52
Mr. Justin T. BinnsPresident of Global Architectural49
Mr. Karl J. JorgenrudPresident of Global Industrial48
Mr. Benjamin E. MeisenzahlSenior VP of Finance & CFO43
Mr. J. Paul LangSenior VP of Enterprise Finance & Chief Accounting Officer48
Mr. James R. JayeSenior Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications-
Karl SchmittSenior Vice President of Marketing-
Ms. Marlena K. BoyceSenior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer46
Mr. Bryan J. YoungSenior Vice President of Corporate Strategy & Development49

Audit Risk

8

Board Risk

6

Compensation Risk

6

Shareholder Rights Risk

5

Documents

  • Annual Report (10-K)

    A yearly overview of the business, its financial results, and the risks it faces.

    Filed on 2026-02-19

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  • Quarterly Report (10-Q)

    A snapshot of financial performance for the most recent three-month period.

    Filed on 2026-07-28

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  • Current Report (8-K)

    An announcement of a major event, such as a leadership change or big news.

    Filed on 2026-09-29

    View document

via SEC EDGAR

Income History

via SEC EDGAR

Part 2 · The price and its context

This part shows how the price has behaved, not whether the company is worth owning. Inside: technical analysis, potential, historical drawdowns, gamma exposure.

Market Reaction Profile

How much SHW moves, measured on its daily prices.

VolatilityMedium

More volatile than 33% of the tracked stocks (90-day volatility).

Volatility 30d
23.3%
Volatility 90d
29.7%
Beta vs S&P 500 (1y)
0.84Correlation 0.38
Max drawdown (12m)
-21.4%
ATR (14d, % of price)
2.41%

Earnings reactions

How SHW moved around its past quarterly results.

Next earnings release

Oct 27, 2026 · In 3 days · Before the open

EPS estimate: 3.69Revenue estimate: $6.8B

What usually happens

  • Over the last 12 releases the stock moved a median of 2.9% the next day, up or down.
  • Next-day moves: up 7, down 5 (out of 12).
  • Of the 4 releases that beat estimates, the stock fell the next day after 1.

Release history

DateWhen EPS est.EPS actualSurprise Gap 1 day5 days
Jul 28, 2026During the session3.553.70+4.1% +6.2% +8.3% +8.2%
Apr 28, 2026During the session2.282.35+3.1% +1.8% -3.5% -7.6%
Jan 29, 2026During the session2.182.23+2.1% 0.0% +1.4% +5.5%
Oct 28, 2025During the session3.473.59+3.3% +6.1% +5.5% +2.8%
Jul 22, 2025During the sessionn/an/an/a-2.9% -0.4% -1.5%
Apr 29, 2025During the sessionn/an/an/a+3.9% +4.8% +8.3%
Jan 30, 2025During the sessionn/an/an/a+0.5% +1.4% +1.1%
Oct 22, 2024During the sessionn/an/an/a-0.7% -5.3% -4.8%
Jul 23, 2024During the sessionn/an/an/a+5.2% +6.9% +9.4%
Apr 23, 2024During the sessionn/an/an/a-3.7% -2.2% -1.0%
Jan 25, 2024During the sessionn/an/an/a-2.0% +0.9% +1.1%
Oct 24, 2023During the sessionn/an/an/a+2.7% -1.5% -1.3%

Release dates from SEC 8-K filings.

Updated 10/24/2026

Historical statistics for educational purposes only. They are not forecasts and not investment advice.

Price reaction to the news

Latest news on SHW and what the price did next.

Return of the stock minus return of SPY over the same days. A news item close to a price move did not necessarily cause it. Historical data for educational purposes only, not investment advice.

Latest News

Recent headlines for SHW.

  • 4/28/2026POSITIVE
    Sherwin-Williams Sales Jump Most Since 2023 on Forex Tailwinds

    Sherwin-Williams Co. reported a significant surge in sales, marking the strongest growth in three years. This impressive performance was primarily driven by robust demand from the industrial sector, which more than compensated for weaker sales in the DIY segment within North America. Additionally, favorable foreign exchange rates provided a substantial tailwind, boosting the company's international earnings when translated back into U.S. dollars. Investors will be watching to see if the industrial strength can sustain momentum and if the company can navigate the ongoing softness in consumer-driven DIY markets.

  • 4/28/2026NEUTRAL
    Sherwin-Williams Sees Input Costs Rising After Sales Beat

    Sherwin-Williams Co. reported first-quarter results that surpassed sales expectations, aided by favorable currency movements. However, the company issued a cautionary note regarding potential headwinds from rising input costs later in the year. This dual outlook presents a mixed picture for investors: while recent performance is strong, future profitability could be pressured by increasing raw material and operational expenses. The company's ability to manage these cost pressures will be crucial for sustained performance.