Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 33.3x · EV/EBITDA 22.5x · 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 | $84.4B | $80.6B | $86.4B | $80.6B | $62.1B | $94.1B | $67.1B | $54.5B | $37.4B | $38.9B | $25.4B |
| Enterprise Value | $98.7B | $94.9B | $98.1B | $92.1B | $74.4B | $105.4B | $77.0B | $64.8B | $46.6B | $49.2B | $26.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 33.33 | 31.55 | 32.22 | 33.72 | 30.74 | 50.45 | 33.33 | 35.37 | 33.71 | 21.97 | 22.39 |
| P/S Ratio | 3.58 | 3.42 | 3.74 | 3.49 | 2.81 | 4.72 | 3.65 | 3.05 | 2.13 | 2.60 | 2.14 |
| P/B Ratio | 18.52 | 17.53 | 21.32 | 21.68 | 20.03 | 38.59 | 18.58 | 13.22 | 10.02 | 10.67 | 13.52 |
| P/FCF | 31.81 | 30.38 | 41.46 | 30.59 | 48.72 | 50.23 | 21.60 | 27.37 | 22.08 | 23.43 | 23.74 |
| P/OCF | 24.46 | 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 | — | 4.03 | 4.25 | 4.00 | 3.36 | 5.28 | 4.19 | 3.62 | 2.66 | 3.29 | 2.23 |
| EV / EBITDA | 22.47 | 21.61 | 22.36 | 21.78 | 20.78 | 32.56 | 22.40 | 21.60 | 18.72 | 22.48 | 13.85 |
| EV / EBIT | 25.95 | 24.94 | 25.36 | 26.11 | 25.12 | 40.80 | 26.89 | 27.80 | 26.97 | 28.42 | 15.12 |
| EV / FCF | — | 35.77 | 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 | 16.5% | 16.5% | 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 | 3.16 | 3.16 | 2.94 | 3.18 | 4.03 | 4.72 | 2.80 | 2.53 | 2.50 | 2.88 | 1.04 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.31 | 3.31 | 2.72 | 2.79 | 3.49 | 3.55 | 2.94 | 3.48 | 3.76 | 4.80 | 1.02 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 3.12 | 2.89 | 3.10 | 3.97 | 4.65 | 2.74 | 2.49 | 2.46 | 2.83 | 0.57 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 3.26 | 3.26 | 2.67 | 2.73 | 3.44 | 3.50 | 2.88 | 3.42 | 3.69 | 4.71 | 0.56 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 5.40 | 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 | 0.9% | 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 | 3.0% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.0% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 3.0% | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| FCF Yield | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2.4% | 3.3% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 0.9% | 1.0% | 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 |
High leverage and cyclicality
According to current market data, SHW trades at a P/E of 33.50, which represents a significant premium over peers like PPG Industries, suggesting investors are pricing in the structural durability of the company's proprietary retail network rather than just its cyclical exposure to the housing market.
The elevated P/E and EV/EBITDA multiples imply that the market views the company's direct-to-pro distribution model as a high-moat asset capable of sustaining margins through economic cycles. However, the PEG ratio of 4.84 suggests that current growth expectations may be overly optimistic, warranting caution if the residential repaint market fails to accelerate.
Based on reported figures, ROIC has fluctuated between 3.2% and 5.8% over the last ten quarters, indicating that while the company maintains strong operational margins, its heavy reliance on debt and significant goodwill balances continue to weigh on the overall efficiency of invested capital.
The disparity between operating margins and ROIC highlights that the company's capital-intensive store expansion strategy requires substantial reinvestment, which may be masking the true underlying return on its core assets. Investors should monitor whether future store openings can generate sufficient incremental returns to justify the ongoing capital expenditure.
As reported in recent financial statements, the cash conversion cycle has remained relatively stable, averaging around 42 days, which reflects the company's disciplined management of inventory and receivables despite the inherent seasonal volatility of the architectural coatings industry across its 5,000-store footprint.
The consistency in DSO and DIO suggests that the company maintains strong leverage over its supply chain and customer base, effectively using its scale to manage liquidity. However, the recurring seasonal spikes in inventory indicate that the company remains highly sensitive to demand forecasting errors during peak spring periods.
Based on the latest quarterly filings, the reported debt-to-equity ratio of 3.11 signals a highly leveraged capital structure that appears inconsistent with historical norms, suggesting that the company's financial flexibility may be more constrained than the market currently accounts for in its risk assessment.
The interest coverage ratio, which has dipped as low as 5.86, indicates that the company's ability to service its debt is becoming increasingly sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. This leverage profile necessitates a cautious outlook, particularly if free cash flow generation remains volatile due to ongoing capital allocation priorities.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to this business model because it fails to account for the significant non-cash charges and aggressive capital allocation strategies that distort net income, often leading analysts to overlook the company's true cash-generative capacity and underlying financial leverage.
Investors should prioritize EV/EBITDA or P/FCF metrics, as these provide a clearer view of the company's operational performance independent of its capital structure. Relying solely on P/E risks ignoring the potential for earnings volatility caused by the company's high debt load and the cyclical nature of its raw material costs.
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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 33.3x. The historical average is 23.9x. This places it at the 79th percentile of its historical range.
The Sherwin-Williams Company's current EV/EBITDA is 22.5x. 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 33.3x. This is at the 79th 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 0.93% 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 3.3x, indicating high leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.