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Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW)


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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/20/2025: SHW (2-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
1 Year Target Price $377.71
1 Year Target Price $377.71
10 | Strong Buy |
5 | Buy |
11 | Hold |
1 | Sell |
1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 26.05% | Avg. Invested days 57 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 82.59B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 32.8 | 1Y Target Price 377.71 |
Price to earnings Ratio 32.8 | 1Y Target Price 377.71 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 28 | Beta 1.2 | 52 Weeks Range 307.50 - 397.81 | Updated Date 10/20/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 307.50 - 397.81 | Updated Date 10/20/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.91% | Basic EPS (TTM) 10.1 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-10-28 | When Before Market | Estimate 3.47 | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 11.03% | Operating Margin (TTM) 17.46% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 9.34% | Return on Equity (TTM) 62.43% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 32.8 | Forward PE 26.67 | Enterprise Value 98246127372 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.58 |
Enterprise Value 98246127372 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.58 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.26 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 22.66 | Shares Outstanding 249333316 | Shares Floating 229914072 |
Shares Outstanding 249333316 | Shares Floating 229914072 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.14 | Percent Institutions 83.78 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sherwin-Williams Co

Company Overview
History and Background
Founded in 1866 by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in Cleveland, Ohio, Sherwin-Williams began as a paint supplier and evolved into a global leader in the paints and coatings industry through innovation and strategic acquisitions.
Core Business Areas
- The Americas Group: This segment focuses on the manufacture, distribution, and sale of architectural paints, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers in North and South America.
- Consumer Brands Group: This segment manufactures and distributes a variety of branded and private-label paints, coatings, and related products to retailers and distributors across the globe.
- Performance Coatings Group: This segment focuses on coatings and finishes for industrial, marine, automotive, and aerospace markets.
Leadership and Structure
John G. Morikis serves as the Chairman and CEO. The company operates with a hierarchical structure, with distinct divisions managing different business segments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Exterior Latex Paints: High-performance paints for residential and commercial buildings. Sherwin-Williams holds a significant market share in this segment, competing with brands like Benjamin Moore and PPG. They have a strong brand name recognition and estimated to generate around $3B in revenue.
- Interior Acrylic Paints: Durable paints for walls and ceilings in homes and businesses. Sherwin-Williams' interior paints compete with Benjamin Moore's Aura and Behr paints from Home Depot. Market share for interior acrylic is estimated to be 10% and revenue around $2B.
- Industrial Coatings: Specialized coatings for various industrial applications. They compete with PPG and AkzoNobel. Market share is estimated at 12%, but revenue is likely under $2 billion.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The paints and coatings industry is influenced by construction activity, consumer spending, and raw material prices. It's a mature market with moderate growth potential.
Positioning
Sherwin-Williams is a leading player due to its strong brand recognition, extensive distribution network, and wide range of product offerings. Their integrated model provides competitive advantages.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global paints and coatings market is expected to reach approximately $200 billion by 2025. Sherwin-Williams is well-positioned to capture a significant share of this market due to its diverse product lines and strong brand presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong Brand Recognition
- Extensive Distribution Network
- Wide Range of Product Offerings
- Integrated Business Model
- High customer retention due to established relations
Weaknesses
- Exposure to Fluctuations in Raw Material Prices
- Dependence on North American Market
- Seasonality of Demand
- High debt related to acquisitions
Opportunities
- Expansion into Emerging Markets
- Development of Environmentally Friendly Coatings
- Growth in DIY Market
- Strategic Acquisitions of smaller players
Threats
- Intense Competition
- Economic Downturn
- Changes in Consumer Preferences
- Stringent Environmental Regulations
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PPG
- AXTA
- RPM
Competitive Landscape
Sherwin-Williams benefits from its integrated model, large store network, and brand reputation. Competitors focus on specific niches or rely on different distribution channels.
Major Acquisitions
Valspar Corporation
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 11300
- Strategic Rationale: This acquisition expanded Sherwin-Williams' global reach and broadened its product portfolio, especially in the industrial coatings segment.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Sherwin-Williams has experienced consistent growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Future growth projections require real-time analyst estimates and market data.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expansion into new markets, development of innovative products, and focus on sustainability.
Summary
Sherwin-Williams is a strong company with a dominant position in the paints and coatings market, driven by its recognizable brand, extensive distribution network, and integrated business model. Its primary strength is its brand and diverse products and network. The company should watch out for high debt related to its acquisition and changes in raw material prices.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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About Sherwin-Williams Co
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Cleveland, OH, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1985-07-01 | Chairman, CEO & President Ms. Heidi G. Petz | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 63890 | Website https://www.sherwin-williams.com |
Full time employees 63890 | Website https://www.sherwin-williams.com |
The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. It operates through three segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. The Paint Stores Group segment offers architectural paint and coatings; protective and marine products; and OEM product finishes and related products for architectural and industrial paint contractors, and do-it-yourself homeowners under the Sherwin-Williams brand. 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, including home centers and hardware stores, and dedicated dealers 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. This segment serves retailers, dealers, jobbers, licensees, and other third-party distributors. The company has operations in the North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Sherwin-Williams Company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

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