Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 32.0x · EV/EBITDA 21.0x · ROE 59.4%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $79.7B | $80.6B | $86.4B | $80.6B | $62.1B | $94.1B | $67.1B | $54.5B | $37.4B | $38.9B | $25.4B |
| Enterprise Value | $92.4B | $93.4B | $98.1B | $92.1B | $74.4B | $105.4B | $77.0B | $64.8B | $46.6B | $49.2B | $26.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 31.97 | 31.55 | 32.22 | 33.72 | 30.74 | 50.45 | 33.33 | 35.37 | 33.71 | 21.97 | 22.39 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.38 | 3.42 | 3.74 | 3.49 | 2.81 | 4.72 | 3.65 | 3.05 | 2.13 | 2.60 | 2.14 |
| P/B Ratio | 17.77 | 17.53 | 21.32 | 21.68 | 20.03 | 38.59 | 18.58 | 13.22 | 10.02 | 10.67 | 13.52 |
| P/FCF | 30.03 | 30.38 | 41.46 | 30.59 | 48.72 | 50.23 | 21.60 | 27.37 | 22.08 | 23.43 | 23.74 |
| P/OCF | 23.09 | 23.36 | 27.39 | 22.88 | 32.36 | 41.91 | 19.68 | 23.49 | 19.23 | 20.66 | 19.40 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.96 | 4.25 | 4.00 | 3.36 | 5.28 | 4.19 | 3.62 | 2.66 | 3.29 | 2.23 |
| EV / EBITDA | 21.04 | 21.25 | 22.36 | 21.78 | 20.78 | 32.56 | 22.40 | 21.60 | 18.72 | 22.48 | 13.85 |
| EV / EBIT | 24.30 | 24.52 | 25.36 | 26.11 | 25.12 | 40.80 | 26.89 | 27.80 | 26.97 | 28.42 | 15.12 |
| EV / FCF | — | 35.17 | 47.08 | 34.97 | 58.37 | 56.28 | 24.79 | 32.52 | 27.51 | 29.64 | 24.74 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 48.9% | 48.9% | 48.5% | 46.7% | 42.1% | 42.8% | 47.3% | 44.9% | 42.3% | 44.8% | 49.9% |
| Operating Margin | 16.1% | 16.1% | 16.3% | 15.6% | 13.5% | 13.4% | 15.5% | 13.5% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 14.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 10.9% | 10.9% | 11.6% | 10.4% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% | 8.6% | 6.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 59.4% | 59.4% | 69.0% | 70.1% | 72.9% | 61.7% | 52.5% | 39.2% | 30.1% | 64.1% | 82.5% |
| ROA | 10.4% | 10.4% | 11.5% | 10.5% | 9.3% | 9.1% | 9.9% | 7.8% | 5.7% | 13.3% | 18.1% |
| ROIC | 17.2% | 17.2% | 18.2% | 17.6% | 15.4% | 14.7% | 15.4% | 13.3% | 10.5% | 15.1% | 46.3% |
| ROCE | 21.3% | 21.3% | 22.7% | 21.9% | 19.0% | 17.3% | 18.0% | 15.7% | 12.3% | 17.1% | 45.3% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.81 | 2.81 | 2.94 | 3.18 | 4.03 | 4.72 | 2.80 | 2.53 | 2.50 | 2.88 | 1.04 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.95 | 2.95 | 2.72 | 2.79 | 3.49 | 3.55 | 2.94 | 3.48 | 3.76 | 4.80 | 1.02 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 2.77 | 2.89 | 3.10 | 3.97 | 4.65 | 2.74 | 2.49 | 2.46 | 2.83 | 0.57 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 2.90 | 2.90 | 2.67 | 2.73 | 3.44 | 3.50 | 2.88 | 3.42 | 3.69 | 4.71 | 0.56 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 4.80 | 5.62 | 4.38 | 9.65 | 6.05 | 3.18 | 5.15 | 5.43 | 6.21 | 0.99 |
| Interest Coverage | 8.12 | 8.12 | 8.96 | 8.16 | 7.35 | 7.49 | 8.16 | 6.48 | 4.59 | 6.34 | 19.46 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.79 | 0.83 | 0.99 | 0.88 | 1.00 | 1.02 | 1.01 | 1.11 | 1.28 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0.46 | 0.48 | 0.55 | 0.55 | 0.61 | 0.61 | 0.59 | 0.67 | 0.90 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.31 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.91 | 0.98 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 0.90 | 0.87 | 0.92 | 0.75 | 1.76 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.19 | 5.19 | 5.20 | 5.28 | 4.88 | 5.92 | 5.37 | 5.22 | 5.57 | 4.74 | 5.55 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 43.22 | 37.75 | 39.08 | 42.25 | 43.05 | 41.31 | 42.59 | 42.02 | 51.27 | 37.90 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 30.7% | 30.7% | 27.0% | 26.1% | 30.6% | 31.5% | 24.0% | 27.3% | 29.1% | 18.0% | 27.6% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.1% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 3.0% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| FCF Yield | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $249M | $254M | $258M | $262M | $267M | $274M | $280M | $285M | $285M | $283M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SHW stock.
The Sherwin-Williams Company's current P/E ratio is 32.0x. The historical average is 23.9x. This places it at the 76th percentile of its historical range.
The Sherwin-Williams Company's current EV/EBITDA is 21.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 13.8x.
The Sherwin-Williams Company's return on equity (ROE) is 59.4%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 40.4%.
Based on historical data, The Sherwin-Williams Company is trading at a P/E of 32.0x. This is at the 76th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
The Sherwin-Williams Company's current dividend yield is 0.97% with a payout ratio of 30.7%.
The Sherwin-Williams Company has 48.9% gross margin and 16.1% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
The Sherwin-Williams Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.9x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
High leverage and demand stagnation
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Expansion Masks Volume Weakness
Gross margin reached 49.2% in Q2 2026, up from 48.8% a year earlier, according to recent SEC filings, while operating margin expanded to 18.1% from 17.4%, suggesting pricing power persists despite stagnant demand.
The sequential improvement in gross margin from 48.8% in Q4 2025 to 49.2% in Q2 2026 indicates that raw material cost stabilization is flowing through, but the lack of volume growth implies the expansion is price-driven. Operating margin's jump to 18.1% in Q2 2026 from 14.3% in Q1 2026 reflects seasonal operating leverage, yet the sustainability of this level is questionable if demand remains weak. Net margin of 12.4% in Q2 2026 is near the high end of the observed range, but investors should monitor whether this is a peak or a new plateau.
ROIC Cyclicality Reflects Seasonal Earnings
ROIC swung from 3.4% in Q1 2026 to 5.2% in Q2 2026, as reported in financial statements, highlighting the pronounced seasonality in earnings that distorts annualized return metrics.
The quarterly ROIC pattern, ranging from 3.2% to 5.8% over the past ten quarters, is heavily influenced by the spring/summer selling season, making single-quarter comparisons misleading. The TTM ROIC of approximately 4.2% (calculated from quarterly data) is below the company's historical mid-cycle levels, suggesting that the capital base has expanded faster than earnings, partly due to acquisitions and store growth. The gap between ROIC and ROE (20.4% in Q2 2026) underscores the high financial leverage, as equity is being eroded by buybacks, which amplifies ROE but does not reflect operational efficiency.
Working Capital Drags Cash Conversion
Cash conversion cycle lengthened to 40 days in Q2 2026 from 38 days a year earlier, based on reported figures, as DIO rose to 66 days and DPO fell to 72 days, indicating less favorable supplier terms.
The increase in DIO from 66 to 68 days over the past year suggests inventory is building relative to sales, which may indicate either anticipation of demand or slowing turnover. DPO declining from 74 to 72 days implies the company is paying suppliers faster, which could be a strategic choice or a sign of reduced bargaining power. Asset turnover of 0.25x in Q2 2026 is stable but low, reflecting the heavy asset base of stores and manufacturing, and any improvement would require meaningful volume growth rather than cost cuts.
Leverage Creeps Higher as Cash Stays Thin
Debt-to-equity rose to 3.69 in Q2 2026 from 2.94 in Q4 2024, according to recent SEC filings, while interest coverage improved to 9.19x from 6.94x, but the thin equity base amplifies balance sheet risk.
The D/E ratio of 3.69 is the highest in the observed period, and with total equity at only $3.9B, the company is operating with a highly leveraged capital structure. Interest coverage of 9.19x in Q2 2026 is comfortable, but it is down from 11.15x in Q2 2024, indicating that rising debt levels are beginning to consume a larger share of operating income. The reported D/E of 3.16% in the company intelligence is clearly a data error, as the actual ratio is over 3.0, and investors should rely on the detailed financial statements for accurate leverage metrics.
Liquidity Remains Thin with Current Ratio Below 1
Current ratio dipped to 0.73 in Q2 2026, the lowest in ten quarters, as reported in financial statements, with quick ratio at 0.46, indicating a persistent reliance on short-term borrowing and cash flow.
The current ratio has been below 1.0 for all ten quarters, and the decline to 0.73 suggests that current liabilities are growing faster than current assets, likely due to increased short-term debt and payables. The quick ratio of 0.46 indicates that even excluding inventory, the company cannot cover its short-term obligations with liquid assets alone, which is typical for a retailer but still a concern given the high leverage. This thin liquidity position implies that the company depends on continuous access to credit markets and strong operating cash flow to meet its obligations, which could be vulnerable in a downturn.
P/E Misleads on Cyclical Earnings
The trailing P/E of 33.19 and forward P/E of 28.29, based on reported figures, appear expensive, but the cyclicality of paint demand and the company's pricing power suggest that normalized earnings may be higher than current TTM.
The P/E ratio is commonly misapplied to Sherwin-Williams because it fails to account for the cyclical trough in housing-related demand and the company's ability to maintain pricing through the cycle. The forward P/E of 28.29 implies that the market expects earnings growth, but the PEG of 4.80 suggests that growth is priced at a premium, which may be justified if margin expansion is permanent. A more appropriate metric is EV/EBITDA, which at 21.73x is also elevated but better captures the company's capital structure and cash-generating ability, and investors should compare this to the peer average of around 12-16x to assess relative value.