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Sherwin-Williams CoSHW +2.24%89 EV-to-EBIT is 23.82 as of Jul. 25, 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 26.77. GuruFocus rates SHW with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $356.25 (Modestly Undervalued). Among 1,239 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks worse than 61.1% on this metric.
Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) EV-to-EBIT Explanation
This is a more accurate valuation of companies' operation because it considers the debt and cash on its balance sheet, and non-operating items such as interest payment, tax, and one-time items are not included in the Operating Income.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $92,629 Mil.
Sherwin-Williams Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,858 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBIT Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co EV-to-EBIT Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's EV-to-EBIT 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.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's EV-to-EBIT, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBIT 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 EV-to-EBIT vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's EV-to-EBIT distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's EV-to-EBIT falls into.
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Enterprise Value is $91,879 Mil.
Sherwin-Williams Co's EBIT for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $3,858 Mil.
* 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 (SHW) has a EV-to-EBIT of 23.82 as of Jul. 25, 2026. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 26.77. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.11 to 40.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #757 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's EV-to-EBIT too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.82 is 11% below median its 10-year median of 26.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.11 to a high of 40.39. The Chemicals industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 23.82 is 38.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #757 out of 1239 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's EV-to-EBIT compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #757 out of 1239 companies for EV-to-EBIT. This places Sherwin-Williams Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 23.82 is 38.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own EV-to-EBIT has ranged from 14.11 to 40.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.77 vs. the industry median of 17.16, 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 EV-to-EBIT for a Chemicals company?
The median EV-to-EBIT among Chemicals companies is 17.16, based on 1,239 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBIT significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBIT should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current EV-to-EBIT of 23.82 is 38.8% 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 EV-to-EBIT mean?
A high EV-to-EBIT can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBIT ratio is the inverse of Joel Greenblatt's earnings yield definition. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median EV-to-EBIT is 17.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current EV-to-EBIT is 23.82, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 26.77. 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 Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $356.25, compared to a current price of $317.51 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-EBIT is 23.82, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 26.77 and 38.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.16. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBIT calculated?
EV-to-EBIT is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current EV-to-EBIT is 23.82 as of Jul. 25, 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 $317.51 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $356.25.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHW:
EV-to-EBIT: 23.82 (11% below median its 10-year median of 26.77)
GF Value™: $356.25 vs. price of $317.51 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.8% above the Chemicals median (#757 of 1239)
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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