Sherwin-Williams Co's book value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $17.97.
During the past 12 months, Sherwin-Williams Co's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 9.00% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 10.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 11.60% per year.
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During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Sherwin-Williams Co was 62.10% per year. The lowest was -16.90% per year. And the median was 7.90% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest P/B Ratio of Sherwin-Williams Co was 37.73. The lowest was 8.73. And the median was 18.23.
Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) Book Value per Share Explanation
Usually a company's book value and Tangible Book per Share may not reflect its true value. The assets may be carried on the balance sheets at the original cost minus depreciation. This may underestimate the true economic values of the assets. It also may over-estimate their true economic value because the assets can become obsolete.
For financial companies such as banks and insurance companies, their assets may be reported in current market value of the assets owned. Book values of financial companies are more accurate indicator of the economic value of the company.
Sherwin-Williams Co Book Value per Share Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co Book Value per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Book Value per Share 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.
SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Book Value per Share Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sherwin-Williams Co PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's PB Ratio falls into.
* 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.
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a Book Value per Share of $17.97 as of Mar. 2026. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Book Value per Share too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Book Value per Share is $17.97. 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 Book Value per Share compare to ECL and APD?
Sherwin-Williams Co's Book Value per Share of $17.97 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 Book Value per Share for a Chemicals company?
A good Book Value per Share depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Book Value per Share 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 Book Value per Share mean?
A high Book Value per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Book value per share gives the per-share value of a company's stockholder equity. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Book Value per Share is $17.97. 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 $355.74, compared to a current price of $333.99 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Book Value per Share is $17.97. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Book Value per Share calculated?
Book Value per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current Book Value per Share is $17.97 as of Mar. 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 $333.99 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $355.74.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHW:
Book Value per Share: $17.97
GF Value™: $355.74 vs. price of $333.99 (6.1% 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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