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Sherwin-Williams CoSHW -0.72%90 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 12.60. GuruFocus rates SHW with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $364.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,407 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks better than 66.38% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Sherwin-Williams Co's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.30% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 9.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 11.80% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Sherwin-Williams Co was 21.30% per year. The lowest was -1.50% per year. And the median was 12.60% per year.
Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Sherwin-Williams Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Sherwin-Williams Co 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.70% mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 12.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #473 out of 1407 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 33.6%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.70% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.60. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 9.70% is 977.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #473 out of 1407 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #473 out of 1407 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Sherwin-Williams Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 9.70% is 977.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.60 vs. the industry median of 0.90, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.90, based on 1,407 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 9.70% is 977.8% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.70%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 12.60. 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 $364.41, compared to a current price of $361.78 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.70%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 12.60 and 977.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.90. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 9.70% 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 $361.78 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $364.41.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHW:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 9.70% (23% below median its 10-year median of 12.60)
GF Value™: $364.41 vs. price of $361.78 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 977.8% above the Chemicals median (#473 of 1407)
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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