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Sherwin-Williams CoSHW -0.68%87 Equity-to-Asset is 0.14 as of Jun. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 0.17. GuruFocus rates SHW with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $364.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,614 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks worse than 95.6% on this metric.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated as total stockholders equity divided by total asset. Sherwin-Williams Co's Total Stockholders Equity for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $3,855 Mil. Sherwin-Williams Co's Total Assets for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was $26,951 Mil.
Therefore, Sherwin-Williams Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.14.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sherwin-Williams Co's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SHW'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1 Med: 0.17 Max: 0.3
Current: 0.14
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Sherwin-Williams Co was 0.30. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.17.
SHW's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 95.6% of 1614
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 0.6
vs SHW: 0.14
Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Sherwin-Williams Co Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Sherwin-Williams Co's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 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.
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.14 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 0.17. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.10 to 0.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1543 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 95.6%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.14 is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 0.30. The Chemicals industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 0.14 is 76.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1543 out of 1614 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1543 out of 1614 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Sherwin-Williams Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 0.14 is 76.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.10 to 0.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.17 vs. the industry median of 0.60, 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Chemicals company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Chemicals companies is 0.60, based on 1,614 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.14 is 76.7% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.14, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 0.17. 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 $359.10 — trading 1.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.14, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 0.17 and 76.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 0.60. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.14 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 $359.10 is trading 1.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $364.41.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHW:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.14 (18% below median its 10-year median of 0.17)
GF Value™: $364.41 vs. price of $359.10 (1.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 76.7% below the Chemicals median (#1543 of 1614)
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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