Overall Fundamental outlook

Business Operations:

Sector: Basic Materials
Industry: Specialty Chemicals

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. The company 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 operates in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Sherwin-Williams Company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Revenue projections:

Revenue projections for SHW
Revenue projections for SHW

The Sherwin-Williams Company's revenue projections indicate a decrease from the prior year, which may make investors hesitant. A revenue decline could harm the company's bottom line, prompting investors to be more careful, as lower earnings often signal potential issues with profitability and future performance.

Financial Ratios:

currentRatio 0.868000
forwardPE 24.802715
debtToEquity 306.061000
earningsGrowth 0.014000
revenueGrowth 0.056000
grossMargins 0.488480
operatingMargins 0.141620
trailingEps 10.260000
forwardEps 13.524730

SHW's Forward PE being in a good range suggests that its stock price is aligned well with earnings. The stock is not considered overpriced, offering room for future growth, which makes it an appealing investment opportunity with the potential for value appreciation.
SHW's high debt-to-equity ratio reveals that the company is heavily reliant on debt for financing. This high level of leverage increases the risk of financial strain if profits decline or interest rates rise.
SHW's negative gross and operating margins suggest that the company is currently facing financial difficulties, as it is unable to cover production and operational costs. This could result in significant losses if not addressed.
SHW's forward EPS is higher than its trailing EPS, suggesting the company is expected to improve its profitability this financial year. This reflects growing confidence in SHW's earnings potential, with forecasts indicating better financial performance than in the prior year.

Price projections:

Price projections for SHW
Price projections for SHW

The Sherwin-Williams Company's price has often been near the lower end of the projected range. This ongoing trend suggests that investor confidence might be waning, and the stock could face challenges in gaining upward momentum.

Insider Transactions:

Insider Transactions for SHW
Insider Transactions for SHW


6 sales of SHW stock were made, with market price at 358.635004679362 per share.During the period under consideration, no sell transactions took place.An increase in buying activity relative to selling at SHW's current price might suggest a favorable sentiment among investors. This trend could be interpreted as a sign that the stock has a positive outlook in the near term.

Recommendation changes over time:

Recommendations trend for SHW
Recommendations trend for SHW


SHW has recently received a buy bias from analysts, indicating that the stock is being perceived as a favorable investment. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see SHW as a wise place to allocate their funds, potentially leading to increased interest in the company's stock.