The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1281 data points (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16)
Sherwin-Williams is the largest global manufacturer of paints and coatings. The company focuses on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of paint, coatings, and related products to custo...
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 30.27 (historical range: 25.14–47.88, median: 33.15), placing it at the 21th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 3.33 (range: 2.43–4.79, 38th percentile — below its historical average), EV/EBITDA of 25.75 (range: 22.09–140.98, 12th percentile).
The Sherwin-Williams Company trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 30.27 | 33.15 | 21th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 3.33 | 3.48 | 38th | below its historical average |
| EV/EBITDA | 25.75 | 28.43 | 12th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 3.95% | 2.63% | 95th | cheap relative to its history |
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) Valuation & P/E History
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 currently trading at $334.01 with a market capitalization of $81.1 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for SHW based on 1281 data points covering 2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 30.27 is below the historical median of 33.15, placing SHW at the 21th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 3.33 compares to a median of 3.48.
SHW Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows The Sherwin-Williams Company's current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether SHW is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests SHW is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for The Sherwin-Williams Company.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is SHW Overvalued or Undervalued?
The Sherwin-Williams Company trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 24 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive SHW is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full SHW analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.SHW trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.