Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Explanation
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % measures the usage rate that a borrower actually pays on a debt.
Sherwin-Williams Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Chart
SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Effective Interest Rate on Debt % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, along with its competitors' market caps and Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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.
In the calculation of annual Effective Interest Rate on Debt %, the Interest Expense of the last fiscal year and the average total debt over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Interest Expense data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) interest expense data.
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
What does a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.94% mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.94% as of Mar. 2026. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.94%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % compare to ECL and APD?
Sherwin-Williams Co's Effective Interest Rate on Debt % of 3.94% 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % for a Chemicals company?
A good Effective Interest Rate on Debt % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Effective Interest Rate on Debt % 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % mean?
A high Effective Interest Rate on Debt % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Effective interest rate on debt is the rate a company actually pays on its debt. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.94%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.94%. 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 Effective Interest Rate on Debt % calculated?
Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current Effective Interest Rate on Debt % is 3.94% 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:
Effective Interest Rate on Debt %: 3.94%
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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