SHW
NEUTRAL
$336.1
Live
The Sherwin-Williams Company · NYSE
Target $379.9
(+13.0%)
$301.58
52W Range
$379.65
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Market cap
$83.28B
P/E
32.79
ROE
59.4%
Profit margin
10.9%
Debt/Equity
3.06
Dividend yield
0.95%
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
SHW exhibits a stable but mediocre Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 and a severe valuation disconnect, with the current price ($336.10) trading at a massive premium over its Graham Number ($65.62) and Intrinsic Value ($93.27). While the company boasts an exceptional ROE of 59.39% and strong gross margins, these are offset by concerning liquidity metrics, including a current ratio of 0.87 and a high debt-to-equity ratio of 3.06. Growth has stagnated with YoY earnings growth at only 1.40%, and technical trends are currently bearish. The stock remains a high-quality business operating at an unsustainable valuation multiple.
Key Strengths
Exceptional Return on Equity (ROE) of 59.39%
Strong Gross Profit Margin of 48.85%
Consistent long-term earnings track record (25 quarters of data)
Sustainable dividend payout ratio of 30.80%
Strong market position in the specialty chemicals industry
Key Risks
Severe overvaluation relative to intrinsic and Graham value
Poor short-term liquidity (Current Ratio 0.87, Quick Ratio 0.44)
High leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.06
Stagnant earnings growth (YoY 1.40%)
Bearish technical trend and negative insider sentiment
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$115.5
-65.6% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
51
Moderate
20
50
85
40
60
AI Verdict
Overvalued Quality
Key drivers: High ROE, Extreme Valuation Premium, Liquidity Constraints, Stagnant Growth
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E 32.79, PEG 2.93, Graham Number $65.62
Positives
- Forward P/E is lower than current P/E
Watchpoints
- P/B of 18.00 is extreme
- PEG ratio of 2.93 suggests overpayment for growth
- Price is >3x the Intrinsic Value
Future
50/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Steady revenue growth of 5.60%
Watchpoints
- Earnings growth is nearly flat (1.40%)
- Recent Q/Q EPS growth is sharply negative (-37.9%)
Past
85/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong history of beating estimates
- Consistent profitability over 25 quarters
Watchpoints
- Recent surprise trend has turned slightly negative
Health
40/100
Ref Piotroski F-Score 4/9, Debt/Equity 3.06
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score is in the 'Stable' range (4/9)
Watchpoints
- Debt/Equity of 3.06 is significantly higher than peer average (0.97)
- Current ratio below 1.0 indicates potential liquidity stress
Dividend
60/100
Ref Yield 0.95%, Payout 30.80%
Positives
- Low payout ratio (30.80%) provides safety
Watchpoints
- Very low dividend yield (0.95%)
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$336.1
Analyst Target
$379.9
Upside/Downside
+13.0%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for SHW and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-27
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHW
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Primary
|
+30.6% | +45.3% | +2.1% | +0.5% | +6.6% | -2.3% |
|
B
Barrick Mining Corporation
Peer
|
+148.8% | +178.8% | +226.4% | +135.0% | +12.4% | +4.8% |
|
CRH
CRH plc
Peer
|
+180.9% | +149.9% | +30.1% | -1.5% | +11.3% | +0.8% |
|
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Peer
|
+95.0% | +55.5% | +63.4% | +58.2% | -10.0% | +7.7% |
|
ECL
Ecolab Inc.
Peer
|
+27.5% | +64.7% | +13.2% | -3.7% | +2.5% | -2.8% |
SHW
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Primary
5Y
+30.6%
3Y
+45.3%
1Y
+2.1%
6M
+0.5%
1M
+6.6%
1W
-2.3%
B
Barrick Mining Corporation
Peer
5Y
+148.8%
3Y
+178.8%
1Y
+226.4%
6M
+135.0%
1M
+12.4%
1W
+4.8%
CRH
CRH plc
Peer
5Y
+180.9%
3Y
+149.9%
1Y
+30.1%
6M
-1.5%
1M
+11.3%
1W
+0.8%
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
Peer
5Y
+95.0%
3Y
+55.5%
1Y
+63.4%
6M
+58.2%
1M
-10.0%
1W
+7.7%
ECL
Ecolab Inc.
Peer
5Y
+27.5%
3Y
+64.7%
1Y
+13.2%
6M
-3.7%
1M
+2.5%
1W
-2.8%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
32.79
Forward P/E
25.15
PEG Ratio
2.93
P/B Ratio
18.0
P/S Ratio
3.53
EV/Revenue
4.1
EV/EBITDA
21.55
Market Cap
$83.28B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
10.9%
Operating Margin
14.16%
Gross Margin
48.85%
ROE
59.39%
ROA
9.61%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+5.6%
Earnings Growth
+1.4%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+5.64%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
-0.7%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
3.06
High debt
Current Ratio
0.87
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.44
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.84
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$5.6B
Gross Margin
48.5%
Op. Margin
14.1%
Net Margin
8.5%
Total Assets
$25.9B
Liabilities
$21.3B
Equity
$4.6B
Debt/Equity
4.63x
Operating CF
$1.1B
CapEx
$-0.2B
Free Cash Flow
$0.9B
FCF Yield
79%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-28
$N/A
2026-01-29
$2.23
+3.1% surprise
2025-10-28
$3.59
+4.4% surprise
2025-07-22
$3.38
-11.2% surprise
Basic Materials Sector Comparison
Comparing SHW against 143 companies in the Basic Materials sector
(14 bullish, 54 neutral, 75 bearish)
P/E Ratio
32.79
This Stock
vs
38.86
Sector Avg
-15.6%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
59.39%
This Stock
vs
-6.64%
Sector Avg
-994.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
10.9%
This Stock
vs
-5.75%
Sector Avg
-289.4%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
3.06
This Stock
vs
0.89
Sector Avg
+243.9%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
5.6%
This Stock
vs
36.56%
Sector Avg
-84.7%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.87
This Stock
vs
5.16
Sector Avg
-83.2%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHW
The Sherwin-Williams Company
|
NEUTRAL | $83.28B | 32.79 | 59.4% | 10.9% | $336.1 | |
|
B
Barrick Mining Corporation
|
NEUTRAL | $87.34B | 23.65 | 15.3% | 24.5% | $51.08 | Compare |
|
CRH
CRH plc
|
BULLISH | $78.85B | 21.42 | 15.7% | 10.0% | $118.0 | Compare |
|
FCX
Freeport-McMoRan Inc.
|
BEARISH | $88.34B | 40.44 | 13.9% | 8.5% | $61.47 | Compare |
|
ECL
Ecolab Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $75.66B | 36.75 | 22.5% | 12.9% | $267.88 | Compare |
SHW
The...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$83.3B
P/E
32.8
ROE
59.4%
Price
$336.1
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-06 | GAMGORT ROBERT JAMES | Director | Stock Award | 106 | $33,749 |
| 2026-04-06 | THAMAN MICHAEL H | Director | Stock Award | 106 | $33,749 |
| 2026-04-06 | WILLIAMS THOMAS L II | Director | Stock Award | 106 | $33,749 |
| 2026-04-06 | ANDERSON KERRII B | Director | Stock Award | 31 | $10,001 |
| 2026-02-24 | YOUNG BRYAN J | Officer | Sale | 2,513 | $915,913 |
| 2026-02-17 | POWELL AARON | Director | Stock Award | 558 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | JAYE JAMES R. | Officer | Stock Award | 2,100 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | GAMGORT ROBERT JAMES | Director | Stock Award | 558 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | PETZ HEIDI G | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 16,800 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | BINNS JUSTIN T | Officer | Stock Award | 9,900 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | YOUNG BRYAN J | Officer | Stock Award | 3,900 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | REA TODD D | Officer | Stock Award | 5,100 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | JORGENRUD KARL J. | Officer | Stock Award | 9,600 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | DAVIE COLIN M | President | Stock Award | 3,300 | - |
| 2026-02-17 | LANG JAMES P | Officer | Stock Award | 714 | - |
GAMGORT ROBERT JAMES
Director
2026-04-06
106 shares
·
$33,749
THAMAN MICHAEL H
Director
2026-04-06
106 shares
·
$33,749
WILLIAMS THOMAS L II
Director
2026-04-06
106 shares
·
$33,749
ANDERSON KERRII B
Director
2026-04-06
31 shares
·
$10,001
YOUNG BRYAN J
Officer
2026-02-24
2,513 shares
·
$915,913
POWELL AARON
Director
2026-02-17
558 shares
JAYE JAMES R.
Officer
2026-02-17
2,100 shares
GAMGORT ROBERT JAMES
Director
2026-02-17
558 shares
PETZ HEIDI G
Chief Executive Officer
2026-02-17
16,800 shares
BINNS JUSTIN T
Officer
2026-02-17
9,900 shares
YOUNG BRYAN J
Officer
2026-02-17
3,900 shares
REA TODD D
Officer
2026-02-17
5,100 shares
JORGENRUD KARL J.
Officer
2026-02-17
9,600 shares
DAVIE COLIN M
President
2026-02-17
3,300 shares
LANG JAMES P
Officer
2026-02-17
714 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
DEF 14A
10-K
Sherwin-Williams (SHW) filed its annual 10-K on February 19, 2026, providing a comprehensive overview of its business operations and financial condition. The filing includes detailed management analysis of operational results and a dedicated section outlining the company's primary risk factors.
8-K
8-K
8-K
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8-K
10-Q
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.
Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
21 analysts
B of A Securities
2026-04-21
Neutral
Neutral
Wells Fargo
2026-04-10
Overweight
Equal-Weight
UBS
2026-04-02
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-04-01
Buy
Buy
Mizuho
2026-03-23
Outperform
Outperform
RBC Capital
2026-03-19
Outperform
Outperform
Mizuho
2026-02-17
Outperform
Outperform
RBC Capital
2026-01-30
Outperform
Outperform
UBS
2026-01-12
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2025-12-18
Neutral
Buy
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