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Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Sherwin-Williams Co's accounts receivables for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,571 Mil.
Accounts receivable can be measured by Days Sales Outstanding.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 48.00.
In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital, accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. Sherwin-Williams Co's Net-Net Working Capital per share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $-77.69.
Sherwin-Williams Co Accounts Receivable Explanation
1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's accounts receivables are being managed.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
2. In Ben Graham's calculation of Net-Net Working Capital (NNWC), Sherwin-Williams Co's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:
Sherwin-Williams Co's Net-Net Working Capital Per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
Net receivables tells us a great deal about the different competitors in the same industry. In competitive industries, some attempt to gain advantage by offering better credit terms, causing increase in sales and receivables.
If company consistently shows lower % Net receivables to gross sales than competitors, then it usually has some kind of competitive advantage which requires further digging.
Average Days Sales Outstanding is a good indicator for measuring a company's sales channel and customers. A company may book great revenue and earnings growth but never receive payment from their customers. This may force a write-off in the future and depress future earnings.
Sherwin-Williams Co Accounts Receivable Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co Accounts Receivable Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Accounts Receivable can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Accounts Receivable of $3,571 Mil mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a Accounts Receivable of $3,571 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Accounts Receivable too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Accounts Receivable is $3,571 Mil. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's Accounts Receivable compare to ECL and APD?
Sherwin-Williams Co's Accounts Receivable of $3,571 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Accounts Receivable for a Chemicals company?
A good Accounts Receivable depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Accounts Receivable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Accounts Receivable mean?
A high Accounts Receivable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Accounts receivable is the amount a company expects to receive from credit-extending customers. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Accounts Receivable is $3,571 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $364.66, compared to a current price of $353.59 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current Accounts Receivable is $3,571 Mil. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Accounts Receivable calculated?
Accounts Receivable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current Accounts Receivable is $3,571 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $353.59 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $364.66.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHW:
Accounts Receivable: $3,571 Mil
GF Value™: $364.66 vs. price of $353.59 (3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sherwin-Williams is the largest global manufacturer of paints and coatings. The company focuses on the development, manufacturing, and distribution of paint, coatings, and related products to customers ranging from professional painters and contractors to industrial manufacturers to do-it-yourself consumers. Sherwin organizes its operations into three primary segments: the paint stores group is the largest segment and includes the company's network of over 4,800 company-owned stores; the consumer brands group sells branded architectural paints through big-box retailers such as Lowe's, and the performance coatings group provides specialized coatings for industrial applications, such as automotive refinishing, packaging, and industrial wood.
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