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Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: SHW (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
28 Analysts rated it
Well-followed company, solid analyst reports, reliable data for confident investing.
1 Year Target Price $378.57
1 Year Target Price $378.57
| 10 | Strong Buy |
| 5 | Buy |
| 11 | Hold |
| 1 | Sell |
| 1 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 31.53% | Avg. Invested days 53 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 91.15B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 36.3 | 1Y Target Price 378.57 |
Price to earnings Ratio 36.3 | 1Y Target Price 378.57 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 28 | Beta 1.16 | 52 Weeks Range 307.50 - 397.81 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 307.50 - 397.81 | Updated Date 08/15/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.82% | Basic EPS (TTM) 10.07 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-07-21 | When Before Market | Estimate 3.81 | Actual 3.38 |
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 36.3 | Forward PE 32.47 | Enterprise Value 104462006940 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.95 |
Enterprise Value 104462006940 | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.95 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 4.53 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 24.09 | Shares Outstanding 249332992 | Shares Floating 229931460 |
Shares Outstanding 249332992 | Shares Floating 229931460 | ||
Percent Insiders 7.14 | Percent Institutions 84.41 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Sherwin-Williams Co
Company Overview
History and Background
Founded in 1866 by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams, Sherwin-Williams has grown from a paint retailer to a global leader in coatings and related products. Significant milestones include expanding product lines, acquisitions of competitors, and international expansion.
Core Business Areas
- The Americas Group: Operates stores that sell paints, stains, coatings, and related products and accessories in North and South America.
- Performance Coatings Group: Supplies a broad range of protective and finish coatings products to the industrial, wood finishing, and marine markets.
- Consumer Brands Group: Manufactures and distributes a wide range of branded and private-label products for various applications to retailers and distributors.
Leadership and Structure
The current CEO of Sherwin-Williams is Heidi Petz. The company has a traditional hierarchical structure with various vice presidents overseeing different business units and functions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Interior Paints: Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of interior paints, including Duration, Emerald, and SuperPaint. They have a significant market share in the professional painter segment. Competitors include PPG, Benjamin Moore, and Behr.
- Exterior Paints: Exterior paints include Duration, Resilience, and SuperPaint. Competitors include PPG, Benjamin Moore, and Behr.
- Industrial Coatings: Provides specialized coatings for infrastructure, transportation, and other industrial applications. Competitors include PPG, AkzoNobel, and Axalta.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The coatings industry is driven by construction, automotive, and industrial sectors. Demand is influenced by economic growth, housing starts, and infrastructure spending.
Positioning
Sherwin-Williams holds a leading position due to its strong brand recognition, extensive distribution network (company-owned stores), and focus on professional painters.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global paints and coatings market is estimated to be worth over $200 billion. Sherwin-Williams aims to capture a significant portion of this TAM through organic growth and acquisitions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition
- Extensive distribution network
- Focus on professional painters
- Broad product portfolio
- Vertical integration
Weaknesses
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Dependence on housing and construction markets
- Seasonality in demand
- Higher price point compared to some competitors
Opportunities
- Expanding into emerging markets
- Developing more environmentally friendly products
- Acquiring smaller competitors
- Increased infrastructure spending
Threats
- Economic downturn
- Increased competition
- Changes in regulations
- Raw material price volatility
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- PPG
- AXTA
- RPM
Competitive Landscape
Sherwin-Williams benefits from its vertically integrated business model and strong brand. Competitors face challenges in matching Sherwin-Williams' distribution network and brand recognition.
Major Acquisitions
Valspar
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 11300
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Sherwin-Williams' product portfolio and geographic reach.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Sherwin-Williams has experienced consistent revenue and earnings growth over the past decade, driven by organic expansion and acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued revenue and earnings growth, driven by strong demand in the housing and construction markets. Revenue growth is estimated to be around 5-7% annually for the next 3 years.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding the store network, launching new products, and investing in digital capabilities.
Summary
Sherwin-Williams is a robust company with a dominant position in the paint and coatings market, supported by its strong brand, extensive distribution, and focus on professional painters. Raw material price volatility and economic cycles are potential risks. Expansion into emerging markets and innovation in sustainable products offer avenues for future growth. Overall, Sherwin-Williams appears fundamentally strong.
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Sources and Disclaimers
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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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