Sherwin-Williams CoWBO:SHWW -1.17%81 Days Inventory is 75.27 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 66.68. GuruFocus rates WBO:SHWW with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €308.99 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,538 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks better than 57.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:SHWW'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 59.72 Med: 66.68 Max: 73.58
Current: 72.22
During the past 13 years, Sherwin-Williams Co's highest Days Inventory was 73.58. The lowest was 59.72. And the median was 66.68.
WBO:SHWW's Days Inventory is ranked better than 57.28% of 1538
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 80.59
vs WBO:SHWW: 72.22
Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Inventory
declined
from Mar. 2025 (81.02) to Mar. 2026 (75.27).
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.
Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 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
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Sherwin-Williams Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Inventory 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.
WBO:SHWW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Days Inventory Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory 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 Days Inventory vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Inventory 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 (WBO:SHWW) has a Days Inventory of 75.27 as of Mar. 2026. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 66.68. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 59.72 to 73.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #657 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Inventory too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Days Inventory of 75.27 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 66.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.72 to a high of 73.58. The Chemicals industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 75.27 is 6.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #657 out of 1538 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Inventory compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #657 out of 1538 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Sherwin-Williams Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 80.59. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 75.27 is 6.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 59.72 to 73.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.68 vs. the industry median of 80.59, Sherwin-Williams Co has consistently been below 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 Days Inventory for a Chemicals company?
The median Days Inventory among Chemicals companies is 80.59, based on 1,538 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Days Inventory of 75.27 is 6.6% below 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 Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Days Inventory is 80.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Days Inventory is 75.27, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 66.68. 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 (WBO:SHWW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €308.99, compared to a current price of €303.50 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 75.27, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 66.68 and 6.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 80.59. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW), the current Days Inventory is 75.27 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 (WBO:SHWW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €303.50 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €308.99.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SHWW:
Days Inventory: 75.27 (13% above median its 10-year median of 66.68)
GF Value™: €308.99 vs. price of €303.50 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% below the Chemicals median (#657 of 1538)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SHWW 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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