The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) — Stock Score Summary

The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 49/100 based on Quality (67/100), Value (27/100), and Momentum (41/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Sherwin-Williams is a world-class compounder with an incredible brand moat and pricing power. While nearshoring and local manufacturing facility construction provide a mild tailwind for industrial coatings, the stock trades at a premium multiple that limits near-term asymmetric upside.

The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products for professional, industrial, and retail customers. Its competitive moat is built on a strong portfolio of highly recognized brands, an extensive network of company-operated stores, and a vertically integrated business model that ensures quality control and direct customer relationships. It stands as a dominant market leader, benefiting from scale and brand loyalty across diverse end markets.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$310.55
Market Cap$75.3B
P/E (TTM)28.83
P/E (Forward)22.70
Price/Book16.61
Return on Equity60.7%
Return on Invested Capital20.0%
Debt/Equity329.52
Gross Margin49.0%
Operating Margin14.2%
Revenue Growth6.8%
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow$2.1B

The Sherwin-Williams Company operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sherwin-Williams Company’s (SHW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) is 49/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (67), Value (27), and Momentum (41) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Sherwin-Williams Company have an economic moat?
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) has a Quality factor score of 67/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is The Sherwin-Williams Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 49/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is The Sherwin-Williams Company in?
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).