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The Sherwin-Williams Company · Basic Materials · United States · $84.5B · Avg Vol: $66K/d

79
StockRank
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Q
75
V
36
M
62
P/E (TTM)
31.1x
ROE
60.7%
D/E
3.3x
Dividend %
1.0%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Sherwin-Williams has strong quality Q75 and momentum M62, but value at V36 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products. The company's powerful competitive moat is anchored by its vertically integrated model, operating over 4,900 company-owned retail stores that sell directly to professional painters. Sherwin-Williams dominates the North American architectural paint market, benefiting from exceptional brand loyalty, pricing power, and an unmatched distribution network.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue22.1B23.1B23.1B23.6B2.1%23.9B24.7B25.8B4.7%
EPS7.839.3510.6810.379.8%10.42
Shares258.9M254.5M251.3M247.7M-4.3%246.6M
Debt12.5B11.8B11.9B12.9B1.1%14.6B
Equity3.1B3.7B4.1B4.6B14.0%
Op CF1.9B3.5B3.2B3.5B21.6%3.7B
Inv CF-1.6B-1.0B-1.2B-2.1B
Fin CF-282.4M-2.4B-2.0B-1.4B
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PRICE (1Y)+4.8%
304315326337348Jun 15Jul 6Jul 24
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$318.99
RSI (14)
5.1
52W High
$396.15
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
75
ROIC
20.0%92.1
ROE
60.7%99.2
GP/Assets
786.2%100.0
Op. Margin
14.2%75.1
FCF/Assets
143.3%99.5
Piotroski
665.0
Int. Cover
8.2x57.7
D/E Ratio
3.30x0.8
Current Ratio
0.86x10.5
Value
36
P/E (TTM)
31.1x30.9
EV/EBITDA
17.6x25.6
P/FCF
39.5x33.1
P/B
1.0x74.8
P/S
3.3x30.8
Div Yield
1.0%25.9
Momentum
62
52W High %
81%77.0
RS 6M
-6%69.9
SMA 50/200
0.95x40.6
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
6%36.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$84.5B
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
49.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of SHW.MX are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
SHW.MXThe Sherwin-Williams Company(you)$84.5B79BUY
AIL.DEAIR LIQUIDE-SA ET.EXPL.P.G.CL.A$125.0B80BUY
AI.PAL'Air Liquide S.A.$125.2B74BUY
NSIS-B.CONovozymes A/S$28.9B74BUY
PPGPPG Industries, Inc.$25.9B82STRONG BUY
GIVN.SWGivaudan SA$38.7B67BUY
SIKA.SWSika AG$33.2B68BUY
IFFInternational Flavors & Fragrances Inc.$19.4B80BUY
ECLEcolab Inc.$75.6B50HOLD
EMSN.SWEMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG$20.2B83STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 3.2% · P/E 18.2x · Gross margin 21.3%

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

The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW.MX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (75/100), Value (36/100), and Momentum (62/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Sherwin-Williams has strong quality Q75 and momentum M62, but value at V36 is below the calibrated floor, so stage one fails.

The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the manufacture, development, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products. The company's powerful competitive moat is anchored by its vertically integrated model, operating over 4,900 company-owned retail stores that sell directly to professional painters. Sherwin-Williams dominates the North American architectural paint market, benefiting from exceptional brand loyalty, pricing power, and an unmatched distribution network.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$318.99
Market Cap$84.5B
P/E (TTM)31.10
Price/Book1.01
Return on Equity60.7%
Return on Invested Capital20.0%
Debt/Equity3.30x
Gross Margin49.0%
Operating Margin14.2%
Revenue Growth6.8%
Dividend Yield1.0%
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.MX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW.MX) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (75), Value (36), and Momentum (62) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does The Sherwin-Williams Company have an economic moat?
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW.MX) has a Quality factor score of 75/100. 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.MX) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. 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.MX) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).