Is SHW a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) receives a "Reduce" rating with a composite score of 47.4/100. It is ranked #2,222 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 50/100, Value 55/100, Momentum 41/100. The timing signal is "Bearish". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for SHW?

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) has a "Reduce" rating and 2-star score. The composite score of 47.4 ranks it #2,222 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is SHW in?

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector (Retail industry) with a market cap of $80.57 billion. It is classified as a large-cap stock.

Does SHW pay a dividend?

Yes, SHW pays a dividend with a current yield of 0.89%. For every $1,000 invested, you would receive approximately $8.90 in annual dividend income.

What is SHW's P/E ratio?

SHW has a trailing P/E ratio of 26.80x. The Consumer Discretionary sector average is 24.5x. This P/E is in a moderate range relative to the broader market.

How profitable is SHW?

SHW's quality factor score is 50/100. Gross margin: 49.0%. ROE: 63.0% vs sector average 6.2%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is SHW valued compared to peers?

SHW's value factor score is 55/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: P/E 26.8x, EV/EBITDA 21.7x. Valuation is roughly in line with peers.

What is SHW's debt level?

SHW's debt-to-equity ratio is 210%. Sector average: 89%. Elevated leverage increases credit risk.

SHW has a beta of 0.70, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 84/100.

Does SHW have high short interest?

SHW's short interest factor score is 23/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

SHW Stock Analysis: Reduce (Score 47.4/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
SHW	+0.11%	+5.69%	+1.75%	+3.73%	+1.88%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLY	+0.13%	+4.38%	-1.35%	-5.46%	-39.92%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	+0.18%	+2.09%	+1.41%	+4.09%	-27.65%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-0.02%	+1.31%	+3.10%	+9.19%	+41.80%	-	-	-

Metric	SHW	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	26.8x	+10%
EV/EBITDA	21.7x	+343%
Price / Book	16.9x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CASY CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC	57	50	68	67	43.1x	16.9%	24.0%	3.8%	0.3%	123.0x	$27.2B	VS
TGT TARGET CORP	53	50	70	56	16.7x	20.7%	28.4%	3.4%	-0.7%	89.0x	$54.5B	VS
APEI AMERICAN PUBLIC EDUCATION INC	53	49	58	72	79.0x	4.6%	52.8%	2.1%	6.8%	32.0x	$1.1B	VS
LINC LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CORP	52	50	48	75	113.9x	5.6%	59.2%	2.3%	37.4%	147.0x	$1.3B	VS
FIVE FIVE BELOW, INC	52	50	56	73	106.3x	5.4%	32.5%	3.1%	26.5%	125.0x	$13.0B	VS
IMKTA INGLES MARKETS INC	51	50	51	62	17.7x	6.2%	23.9%	1.9%	0.4%	57.0x	$1.7B	VS
PRDO PERDOCEO EDUCATION Corp	51	50	70	57	14.1x	16.7%	100.0%	20.4%	27.1%	28.0x	$2.4B	VS
MCRI MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC	51	50	66	47	16.6x	19.7%	24.5%	19.4%	11.5%	33.0x	$1.7B	VS
FCFS FirstCash Holdings, Inc.	49	50	29	66	35.4x	10.8%	50.2%	8.0%	26.6%	98.0x	$8.4B	VS
ESCA ESCALADE INC	48	50	65	51	15.6x	9.0%	26.1%	6.2%	8.4%	11.0x	$249M	VS
SHW SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO	47	50	55	41	26.8x	63.0%	49.0%	11.9%	1.4%	210.0x	$80.6B

Key Ratio	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016
Gross Margin %	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%
Operating Margin %	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
EBITDA Margin %	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.2%	0.2%
Net Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	-3.0%	-	-	-	-	-	16.9%	11.1%	9.7%	11.1%	9.0%
ROE %	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	0.6%	0.7%	0.8%	0.6%	0.4%	0.3%	0.5%	0.6%
ROA %	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.1%	0.2%
ROIC %	0.2%	18.5%	20.5%	24.9%	21.1%	21.6%	19.5%	14.5%	12.6%	10.1%	47.1%

Key Ratio

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Gross Margin %

0.5%

0.4%

0.5%

0.4%

0.5%

Operating Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

EBITDA Margin %

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

0.1%

0.2%

Net Margin %

0.1%

FCF Margin %

-3.0%

16.9%

11.1%

9.7%

11.1%

9.0%

ROE %

0.6%

0.7%

0.6%

0.7%

0.8%

0.6%

0.4%

0.3%

0.5%

0.6%

ROA %

0.1%

0.2%

ROIC %

0.2%

18.5%

20.5%

24.9%

21.1%

21.6%

19.5%

14.5%

12.6%

10.1%

47.1%

Line Item	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
	$24.1B	$23.6B	$23.1B	$23.1B	$22.1B	$19.9B	$18.4B	$17.9B	$17.5B	$15.0B	$11.9B	$11.3B
	—	$12.1B	$11.9B	$12.3B	$12.8B	$11.4B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$11.8B	$11.5B	$11.2B	$10.8B	$9.3B	$8.5B	$8.7B	$8.0B	$7.4B	$6.8B	$5.9B	$5.6B
Gross Margin	49.0%	48.9%	48.5%	46.7%	42.1%	42.8%	47.3%	44.9%	42.3%	44.8%	49.9%	49.0%
	—	$7.7B	$7.4B	$7.1B	$6.0B	$5.6B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Depreciation	—	—	—	—	—	—	$673M	$584M	$608M	$555M	$261M	$199M
Total Operating Expenses	—	$8.2B	$7.7B	$6.6B	$5.9B	$5.5B	—	—	—	—	—	—
	$4.0B	$3.3B	$3.5B	$4.2B	$3.4B	$3.1B	$2.9B	$2.3B	$2.1B	$1.8B	$1.8B	$1.6B
EBIT	$4.0B	$3.3B	$3.5B	$4.2B	$3.4B	$3.1B	$2.9B	$2.3B	$2.1B	$1.8B	$1.8B	$1.6B
EBITDA	$4.0B	$3.3B	$3.5B	$4.2B	$3.4B	$3.1B	$3.5B	$2.9B	$2.3B	$2.3B	$2.0B	$1.8B
Operating Margin	16.5%	14.2%	14.9%	18.1%	15.3%	15.5%	15.6%	13.0%	11.8%	11.4%	14.7%	14.5%
EBITDA Margin	16.7%	14.2%	14.9%	18.1%	15.3%	15.5%	19.2%	16.1%	13.3%	15.6%	16.9%	16.0%
	—	—	—	$418M	$391M	$335M	$340M	$349M	$367M	$263M	$154M	$62M
	—	$3.3B	$3.5B	$3.1B	$2.6B	$2.2B	—	—	—	—	—	—
Income Tax Expense	—	$770M	$770M	$721M	$553M	$384M	$489M	$441M	$251M	-$286M	$463M	$495M
	$2.9B	$2.6B	$2.7B	$2.4B	$2.0B	$1.9B	$2.0B	$1.5B	$1.1B	$1.8B	$1.1B	$1.1B
Net Margin	11.9%	10.9%	11.6%	10.4%	9.1%	9.3%	11.1%	8.6%	6.3%	11.5%	9.6%	9.3%
	$10.37	$10.37	$10.68	$9.35	$7.83	$7.10	$22.45	$16.79	$11.92	$19.08	$12.33	$11.43
Diluted EPS	$10.37	$10.26	$10.55	$9.25	$7.72	$6.98	$22.45	$16.79	$11.92	$19.08	$12.33	$11.43
Weighted Avg Basic	—	248M	251M	255M	258M	263M	—	—	—	—	—	—
Weighted Avg Diluted	—	250M	254M	258M	262M	267M	—	—	—	—	—	—

Line Item

TTM

2025

2024

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

$24.1B

$23.6B

$23.1B

$22.1B

$19.9B

$18.4B

$17.9B

$17.5B

$15.0B

$11.9B

$11.3B

—

$12.1B

$11.9B

$12.3B

$12.8B

$11.4B

—

$11.8B

$11.5B

$11.2B

$10.8B

$9.3B

$8.5B

$8.7B

$8.0B

$7.4B

$6.8B

$5.9B

$5.6B

Gross Margin

49.0%

48.9%

48.5%

46.7%

42.1%

42.8%

47.3%

44.9%

42.3%

44.8%

49.9%

49.0%

—

$7.7B

$7.4B

$7.1B

$6.0B

$5.6B

—

Depreciation

—

$673M

$584M

$608M

$555M

$261M

$199M

Total Operating Expenses

—

$8.2B

$7.7B

$6.6B

$5.9B

$5.5B

—

$4.0B

$3.3B

$3.5B

$4.2B

$3.4B

$3.1B

$2.9B

$2.3B

$2.1B

$1.8B

$1.6B

EBIT

$4.0B

$3.3B

$3.5B

$4.2B

$3.4B

$3.1B

$2.9B

$2.3B

$2.1B

$1.8B

$1.6B

EBITDA

$4.0B

$3.3B

$3.5B

$4.2B

$3.4B

$3.1B

$3.5B

$2.9B

$2.3B

$2.0B

$1.8B

Operating Margin

16.5%

14.2%

14.9%

18.1%

15.3%

15.5%

15.6%

13.0%

11.8%

11.4%

14.7%

14.5%

EBITDA Margin

16.7%

14.2%

14.9%

18.1%

15.3%

15.5%

19.2%

16.1%

13.3%

15.6%

16.9%

16.0%

—

$418M

$391M

$335M

$340M

$349M

$367M

$263M

$154M

$62M

—

$3.3B

$3.5B

$3.1B

$2.6B

$2.2B

—

Income Tax Expense

—

$770M

$721M

$553M

$384M

$489M

$441M

$251M

-$286M

$463M

$495M

$2.9B

$2.6B

$2.7B

$2.4B

$2.0B

$1.9B

$2.0B

$1.5B

$1.1B

$1.8B

$1.1B

Net Margin

11.9%

10.9%

11.6%

10.4%

9.1%

9.3%

11.1%

8.6%

6.3%

11.5%

9.6%

9.3%

$10.37

$10.68

$9.35

$7.83

$7.10

$22.45

$16.79

$11.92

$19.08

$12.33

$11.43

Diluted EPS

$10.37

$10.26

$10.55

$9.25

$7.72

$6.98

$22.45

$16.79

$11.92

$19.08

$12.33

$11.43

Weighted Avg Basic

—

248M

251M

255M

258M

263M

—

Weighted Avg Diluted

—

250M

254M

258M

262M

267M

—

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO Do?

The Sherwin-Williams Company develops, manufactures, distributes, and sells paints, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers. It operates through three segments: The Americas Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. The Americas Group segment offers architectural paints and coatings, and protective and marine products, as well as OEM product finishes and related products for architectural and industrial paint contractors, and do-it-yourself homeowners. The Consumer Brands Group segment supplies a portfolio of branded and private-label architectural paints, stains, varnishes, industrial products, wood finishes products, wood preservatives, applicators, corrosion inhibitors, aerosols, caulks, and adhesives to retailers and distributors. The Performance Coatings Group segment develops and sells industrial coatings for wood finishing and general industrial applications, automotive refinish products, protective and marine coatings, coil coatings, packaging coatings, and performance-based resins and colorants. It serves retailers, dealers, jobbers, licensees, and other third-party distributors through its branches and direct sales staff, as well as through outside sales representatives. The company has operations primarily in the North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia. As of February 17, 2022, it operated approximately 5,000 company-operated stores and facilities. The Sherwin-Williams Company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) is classified as a large-cap stock in the Consumer Discretionary sector, specifically within the Retail industry. The company is led by CEO John G. Morikis and employs approximately 61,000 people, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. With a market capitalization of $80.6B, SHW is one of the prominent companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) Stock Rating — Reduce (April 2026)

As of April 2026, SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO receives a Reduce rating with a composite score of 47.4/100 and 2 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.SHW ranks #2,222 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO ranks #215 of 442 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Consumer Discretionary peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

SHW Stock Price and 52-Week Range

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) currently trades at $336.11. The stock gained $0.38 (0.1%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for SHW is $379.65, which means the stock is currently trading -11.5% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $308.84, putting the stock 8.8% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 1.4M shares, reflecting moderate market activity.

Is SHW Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) carries a value factor score of 55/100 in the Blank Capital model, indicating fair valuation relative to historical norms. The trailing price-to-earnings ratio is 26.80x, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 24.47x — a premium of 10%. The price-to-book ratio stands at 16.89x, versus the sector average of 1.99x. The price-to-sales ratio is 3.22x, compared to 0.27x for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. On an enterprise value basis, SHW trades at 21.72x EV/EBITDA, versus 4.91x for the sector.

Overall, SHW's valuation appears roughly in line with sector benchmarks, suggesting the market is pricing the stock fairly given its current fundamentals and growth trajectory. Neither deep value nor significantly overpriced, the stock occupies a middle ground on valuation.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) earns a quality factor score of 50/100, indicating solid business quality with consistent operational execution. The return on equity (ROE) is 63.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 6.2%, which demonstrates strong shareholder value creation. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at 11.2% versus the sector average of 2.5%.

On a margin basis, SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO reports gross margins of 49.0%, compared to 36.9% for the sector. The operating margin is 16.5% (sector: 3.8%). Net profit margin stands at 11.9%, versus 2.1% for the average Consumer Discretionary stock. Revenue growth is running at 1.4% on a trailing basis, compared to 3.3% for the sector. The overall profitability profile is adequate, though there may be room for margin expansion.

SHW Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO has a debt-to-equity ratio of 210.0%, compared to the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 89.0%. This elevated leverage warrants close monitoring, as it increases the company's sensitivity to rising interest rates and economic downturns. The current ratio is 0.87x, which may signal near-term liquidity tightness. Total debt on the balance sheet is $9.67B. Cash and equivalents stand at $242M.

SHW has a beta of 0.70, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO is 84/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO reported revenue of $24.14B and earnings per share (EPS) of $10.37. Net income for the quarter was $2.90B. Gross margin was 49.0%. Operating income came in at $4.02B.

In FY 2025, SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO reported revenue of $23.57B and earnings per share (EPS) of $10.37. Net income for the quarter was $2.57B. Gross margin was 48.9%. Revenue grew 2.1% year-over-year compared to FY 2024. Operating income came in at $3.34B.

In Q3 2025, SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO reported revenue of $6.36B and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.38. Net income for the quarter was $833M. Gross margin was 49.2%. Revenue grew 3.2% year-over-year compared to Q3 2024. Operating income came in at $1.06B.

In Q2 2025, SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO reported revenue of $6.31B and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.04. Net income for the quarter was $755M. Gross margin was 49.4%. Revenue grew 0.7% year-over-year compared to Q2 2024. Operating income came in at $986M.

Over the past 8 quarters, SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $6.27B to $24.14B. Investors analyzing SHW stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

SHW Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) currently pays a dividend yield of 0.9%. At this yield, a $10,000 investment in SHW stock would generate approximately $$89.00 in annual dividend income. The net margin of 11.9% provides reasonable coverage for the dividend, though investors should monitor payout sustainability.

SHW Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) has a momentum factor score of 41/100, reflecting neutral trend characteristics. The stock is neither significantly outperforming nor underperforming the broader market on a momentum basis. The investment factor score is 33/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 23/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

SHW vs Competitors — Consumer Discretionary Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Consumer Discretionary sector, SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) ranks #215 out of 442 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places SHW in the upper half of all Consumer Discretionary stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include MONARCH CASINO & RESORT INC (MCRI) with a score of 50.5/100, CASEYS GENERAL STORES INC (CASY) with a score of 57.3/100, INGLES MARKETS INC (IMKTA) with a score of 51.0/100, FIVE BELOW, INC (FIVE) with a score of 51.6/100, and TARGET CORP (TGT) with a score of 52.6/100.

Comparing SHW against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full SHW vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

SHW Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy SHW? — Investment Thesis Summary

The quantitative profile for SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO suggests caution. Low volatility (stability score 84/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO (SHW) earns a Reduce rating with a composite score of 47.4/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on SHW stock.

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