Sherwin-Williams CoMIL:1SHW 62 FCF Margin % is 0.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 100% below its 10-year median of 10.37. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SHW with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €301.02 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks better than 85.65% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1SHW'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.76 Med: 10.37 Max: 16.91
Current: 12.11
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Sherwin-Williams Co was 16.91%. The lowest was 5.76%. And the median was 10.37%.
MIL:1SHW's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 85.65% of 1582
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.78
vs MIL:1SHW: 12.11
Sherwin-Williams Co FCF Margin % Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Margin % 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.
MIL:1SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 0.01% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is 100% below median its historical median of 10.37. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.76 to 16.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #227 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 14.3%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Margin % too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current FCF Margin % of 0.01% is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.76 to a high of 16.91. The Chemicals industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 0.01% is 99.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #227 out of 1582 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 FCF Margin % compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #227 out of 1582 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Sherwin-Williams Co in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 1.78. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 0.01% is 99.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own FCF Margin % has ranged from 5.76 to 16.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.37 vs. the industry median of 1.78, 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 FCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 1.78, based on 1,582 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current FCF Margin % of 0.01% is 99.4% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Margin % is 1.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current FCF Margin % is 0.01%, which is 100% below median its own 10-year median of 10.37. 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 FCF Margin % is 0.01%, which is 100% below median its 10-year median of 10.37 and 99.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.78. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (MIL:1SHW), the current FCF Margin % is 0.01% 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:
FCF Margin %: 0.01% (100% below median its 10-year median of 10.37)
GF Value™: €301.02 vs. price of €287.70 (4.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.4% below the Chemicals median (#227 of 1582)
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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