Sherwin-Williams CoMIL:1SHW 62 EBITDA Margin % is 17.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 16.33. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SHW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €301.02 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,585 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks better than 79.5% on this metric.
Sherwin-Williams Co (MIL:1SHW) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Sherwin-Williams Co EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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MIL:1SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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 EBITDA Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's EBITDA Margin % 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 (MIL:1SHW) has a EBITDA Margin % of 17.61% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.33. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.25 to 19.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #325 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.5%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's EBITDA Margin % too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.61% is near median its 10-year median of 16.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.25 to a high of 19.44. The Chemicals industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 17.61% is 82.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #325 out of 1585 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's EBITDA Margin % compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #325 out of 1585 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Sherwin-Williams Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 17.61% is 82.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 13.25 to 19.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.33 vs. the industry median of 9.63, 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 EBITDA Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Chemicals companies is 9.63, based on 1,585 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current EBITDA Margin % of 17.61% is 82.9% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 9.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current EBITDA Margin % is 17.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.33. 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 (MIL:1SHW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €301.02, compared to a current price of €287.70 — trading 4.4% below its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 17.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.33 and 82.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 9.63. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (MIL:1SHW), the current EBITDA Margin % is 17.61% 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 (MIL:1SHW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €287.70 is trading 4.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €301.02.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1SHW:
EBITDA Margin %: 17.61% (near median its 10-year median of 16.33)
GF Value™: €301.02 vs. price of €287.70 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.9% above the Chemicals median (#325 of 1585)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SHW 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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