Stock Analysis
The Sherwin-Williams CompanySHW
P/E 30.27×· 5Y range 25.14–47.88×· bottom 21% of history
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply
AnalystsBuy32 analystsP/E 30.3× sits at the 21st percentile of its 5.0978781656399725-year history.
Cash covers 2% of debt · Q2 2026.
PMP Verdict
Mixed fundamentals, cheap valuation
Strengths
- Profitability85
- Quality77
Risks
- Financial Health42
Mixed business trading cheap — priced for skepticism.
Bull Case
- ✓ROE 69.7% — efficient capital deployment
- ✓P/E 30.3× at bottom 21% of 5-year history
What's happening with SHW
Profile
Strong moat, profitability and earnings quality; financial health lags behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation57/100 · Moderate
- P/E vs own history (21th pct)20/25
- FCF yield (4.0%)12/25
- P/S (3.3x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (25.7x)5/25
- Growth58/100 · Moderate
- Revenue CAGR (4.3%)6/25
- Net income CAGR (8.3%)12/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (10.1%)20/25
- Fwd implied growth (21.1%)20/25
- Profitability85/100 · Strong
- ROIC (15.9%)20/25
- ROE (69.7%)25/25
- Net margin (11.0%)20/25
- Operating margin (15.3%)20/25
- Financial Health42/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (2.84)18/25
- Current ratio (0.73)6/25
- Interest coverage (6.2x)18/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 55%)0/25
- Quality77/100 · Strong
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-2.59)25/25
- FCF conversion (120%)25/25
- Margin stability (σ 12.2%)12/25
- Moat88/100 · Strong
- ROIC >12% years (9/10 yrs)25/25
- Median gross margin (46.0%)20/25
- FCF-positive years (10/10 yrs)25/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst 6.3%)18/25
About The Sherwin-Williams Company
Sherwin-Williams is the largest global manufacturer of paints and coatings. Show more
The company focuses on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of paint, coatings, and related products to customers ranging from professional painters and contractors to industrial manufacturers to do-it-yourself consumers. Sherwin organizes its operations into three primary segments: the paint stores group is the largest segment and includes the company's network of over 4,800 company-owned stores; the consumer brands group sells branded architectural paints through big-box retailers such as Lowe's, and the performance coatings group provides specialized coatings for industrial applications, such as automotive refinishing, packaging, and industrial wood.
Headquarters: CLEVELAND, OH · Employees: 64,249 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
57CP/E (TTM)30.2xC
Grade C: ExpensivePrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 25.1x–47.9x · 21st pct
P/FCF25.3xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield4.0%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: 1.4%–4.3% · 95th pct
P/S (TTM)3.32xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 2.4x–4.8x · 38th pct
EV/EBIT25.7xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 22.1x–141.0x · 12th pct
EV/Sales3.8xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E24.9xB
Grade B: FairPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio21.03xD
Grade D: Very expensivePrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio2.72C
Grade C: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield0.97%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio29.2%A
Grade A: SafeDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
85AROIC15.9%A
Grade A: MoatNOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE69.7%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA10.2%A
Grade A: StrongReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin11.0%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin15.3%C
Grade C: AverageTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin49.0%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin13.2%C
Grade C: AverageFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin12.7%A
Grade A: HighTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
58CRevenue CAGR4.3%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR8.3%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)10.1%C
Grade C: OkCompound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth21.1%C
Grade C: MedAnalyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)-9.8%A
Grade A: BuybacksShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income4.5%A
Grade A: LowStock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue0.5%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
42D+Altman Z-Score2.84C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.73xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.46xD
Grade D: Low(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage6.2xC
Grade C: OkEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment4.6yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT3.9xC
Grade C: MedLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity3.90xD
Grade D: HighDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.02xD
Grade D: ThinCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
77B+Piotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-2.59A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion119.5%A
Grade A: StrongFCF / Net Income
Margin Stability12.2%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue2.8%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.93xC
Grade C: AverageRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gamgort Robert James Filed | Gamgort Robert James | Grant / award | +104 | |
Williams Thomas Filed | Williams Thomas | Grant / award | +104 | |
THAMAN MICHAEL H Filed | THAMAN MICHAEL H | Grant / award | +104 | |
ANDERSON KERRII B Filed | ANDERSON KERRII B | Grant / award | +31 | |
Binns Justin T Filed | Binns Justin T | Gift | -813 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Binns Justin T Filed | Binns Justin T | Option exercise | -13500 | |
Binns Justin T Filed | Binns Justin T | SellOpen market sale | -13500 | |
Binns Justin T Filed | Binns Justin T | Option exercise | +13.5K |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
88AROIC >12% Years9/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)46.0%A
Grade A: DurableMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years10/10 yrsA
Grade A: DurableShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor6.3%A
Grade A: DurableWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)$11.07
Own TTM net income / shares — same earnings basis as P/E
Cash / Share$1.21
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$15.88
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$15.03B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$293.50M
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$14.74B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$3.85B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability1.17xC
Grade C: AdequateTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$81.08B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta1.07B
Grade B: MarketPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)
SHW is down 0.51% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for The Sherwin-Williams Company. Altman Z-Score of 2.84 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out.
- Beneish M-Score of -2.59 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Takes ~4.6 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Return on equity of 69.7% is well above the market average.
See how SHW ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all SHW moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 336.71 | +3.75% | 2.74 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 336.92 | +3.81% | 2.78 |
| Oct 12 | After-hours | 308.20 | -3.49% | -2.68 |
| Sep 25 | Regular | 329.53 | +2.85% | 2.58 |
| Sep 25 | After-hours | 330.00 | +3.00% | 2.69 |
Frequently Asked Questions about SHW
What is the current The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) stock price?
SHW is trading at $335.20 at the last market close, down 0.51% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks SHW pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is SHW stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates The Sherwin-Williams Company's financial health at 42/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is SHW stock overvalued?
The Sherwin-Williams Company trades at a trailing P/E of 30.2 and our valuation score rates it 57/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does The Sherwin-Williams Company report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for SHW. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does The Sherwin-Williams Company operate in?
The Sherwin-Williams Company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does The Sherwin-Williams Company do?
Sherwin-Williams is the largest global manufacturer of paints and coatings.
About The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) Stock
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply industry. As of the latest update, The Sherwin-Williams Company is trading at $335.20, down 0.51% on the day with a market capitalization of $81.1 billion. The financial health score for SHW is 42/100, which indicates weak financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for SHW stock.
SHW Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time SHW stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for SHW with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for The Sherwin-Williams Company across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 42/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for SHW.
- Sector peers: Compare SHW against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is SHW a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) as an investment. The financial health score of 42/100 suggests weak financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.