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Sherwin-Williams CoSHW -1.16%89 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.21 as of Aug. 01, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 25.01. GuruFocus rates SHW with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $356.49 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,254 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks worse than 98.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHW'
s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.31 Med: 25.01 Max: 37.74
Current: 22.21
During the past years, Sherwin-Williams Co's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 37.74. The lowest was 17.31. And the median was 25.01.
SHW's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than 98.72% of 1254
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.63
vs SHW: 22.21
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.
Sherwin-Williams Co's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $15.879. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $15.35 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
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Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.
Sherwin-Williams Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio 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.
Sherwin-Williams Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart
SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted 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 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.
Sherwin-Williams Co Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation
Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today 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.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.21 mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.21 as of Aug. 01, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 25.01. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 17.31 to 37.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1238 out of 1254 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.21 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 25.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.31 to a high of 37.74. The Chemicals industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 22.21 is 1262.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1238 out of 1254 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1238 out of 1254 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Sherwin-Williams Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 22.21 is 1262.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 17.31 to 37.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.01 vs. the industry median of 1.63, Sherwin-Williams Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.63, based on 1,254 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 22.21 is 1262.6% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.21, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 25.01. 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 $356.49, compared to a current price of $340.85 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.21, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 25.01 and 1262.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.63. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 22.21 as of Aug. 01, 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 $340.85 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $356.49.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHW:
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 22.21 (11% below median its 10-year median of 25.01)
GF Value™: $356.49 vs. price of $340.85 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 1262.6% above the Chemicals median (#1238 of 1254)
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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