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Sherwin-Williams Company

Exchange: NYSESector: Basic MaterialsIndustry: Specialty Chemicals

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. The Company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams ®, Valspar ®, HGTV HOME ® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy ®, Krylon ®, Minwax ®, Thompson's ® WaterSeal ®, Cabot ® and many more. With global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams ® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 5,400 Company-operated stores and branches, while the Company's other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers and industrial distributors. The Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group supplies a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for the construction, industrial, packaging and transportation markets in more than 120 countries around the world. Sherwin-Williams shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Earnings per share grew at a 4.9% CAGR.

Current Price

$318.00

-2.36%

GoodMoat Value

$172.99

45.6% overvalued
Profile
Valuation (TTM)
Market Cap$78.83B
P/E30.69
EV$90.56B
P/B17.14
Shares Out247.89M
P/Sales3.34
Revenue$23.57B
EV/EBITDA18.35

Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) Company Profile

GoodMoat Analysis

Based on data as of March 26, 2026

Sherwin-Williams is a dominant global paint and coatings manufacturer and retailer with a powerful brand and distribution moat. However, its high valuation and significant debt present clear risks for a value investor, making the current price appear unfavourable.

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Sherwin-Williams operates a vertically integrated model, manufacturing paint and coatings while also selling them through its own vast network of over 4,800 company-owned retail stores in North America. This dual role as manufacturer and retailer is central to its moat. Its customers range from professional painters and contractors (its core market) to do-it-yourself homeowners and large industrial clients. The company's moat, as per the framework, is anchored in its powerful brand and culture, which is mission-critical for professionals, and its scale privilege in distribution, creating high switching costs for customers reliant on its convenient store locations and expert staff. However, the current data presents significant concerns. The company's high Return on Equity (ROE) of 55.9% is impressive, but it is amplified by a very high Debt/Equity ratio of 2.81, which is a High Confidence Red Flag for financial risk. The valuation is also a major hurdle, with a P/E of 31 and a GoodMoat Target price of $172.99 suggesting the market price of $321.95 may be deeply overvalued. Furthermore, the modest revenue growth of 5.6% YoY and a Free Cash Flow Yield of 3.3% do not support such a premium multiple. For a value investor, the combination of extreme valuation, high financial leverage, and moderate growth makes the stock unfavourable at this level, despite its strong underlying business model. Analysis based on data as of 2024-05-15.

SHW Company Information

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. The Company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams ®, Valspar ®, HGTV HOME ® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy ®, Krylon ®, Minwax ®, Thompson's ® WaterSeal ®, Cabot ® and many more.

With global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams ® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 5,400 Company-operated stores and branches, while the Company's other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers and industrial distributors.

The Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group supplies a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for the construction, industrial, packaging and transportation markets in more than 120 countries around the world. Sherwin-Williams shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Sector

Basic Materials

Industry

Specialty Chemicals

Exchange

NYSE

Country

Ohio, USA

SHW Key Officers

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SHW Company Profile

Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) is a Basic Materials company in the Specialty Chemicals industry, listed on NYSE. Headquartered in Ohio, USA.

Founded in 1866, The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, distribution and sale of paint, coatings and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. The Company manufactures products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams ®, Valspar ®, HGTV HOME ® by Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy ®, Krylon ®, Minwax ®, Thompson's ® WaterSeal ®, Cabot ® and many more. With global headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams ® branded products are sold exclusively through a chain of more than 5,400 Company-operated stores and branches, while the Company's other brands are sold through leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers and industrial distributors. The Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group supplies a broad range of highly-engineered solutions for the construction, industrial, packaging and transportation markets in more than 120 countries around the world. Sherwin-Williams shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

Market capitalization: $78.83B. Shares outstanding: 247.9M. Dividend yield: 1.00%.

View the complete company profile for Sherwin-Williams Company on GoodMoat, including key officers, financial metrics, sector classification, and investment analysis tools. Use the profile alongside GoodMoat's DCF calculator, fair value models, and quality score to evaluate whether SHW is a sound investment opportunity.