Sherwin-Williams CoWBO:SHWW +0.37%83 FCF Yield % is 3.42 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 3.60. GuruFocus rates WBO:SHWW with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €309.54 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,605 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks better than 64.67% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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Sherwin-Williams Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % 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 Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Yield % 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 (WBO:SHWW) has a FCF Yield % of 3.42 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.60. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.39 to 5.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #567 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Yield % too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current FCF Yield % of 3.42 is near median its 10-year median of 3.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.39 to a high of 5.49. The Chemicals industry median FCF Yield % is 0.94. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 3.42 is 263.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #567 out of 1605 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's FCF Yield % compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #567 out of 1605 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts Sherwin-Williams Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 0.94. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 3.42 is 263.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 1.39 to 5.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.60 vs. the industry median of 0.94, 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 FCF Yield % for a Chemicals company?
The median FCF Yield % among Chemicals companies is 0.94, based on 1,605 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current FCF Yield % of 3.42 is 263.8% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median FCF Yield % is 0.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current FCF Yield % is 3.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.60. 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 (WBO:SHWW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €309.54, compared to a current price of €300.20 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 3.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.60 and 263.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.94. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW), the current FCF Yield % is 3.42 as of Jun. 29, 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 (WBO:SHWW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €300.20 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €309.54.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:SHWW:
FCF Yield %: 3.42 (near median its 10-year median of 3.60)
GF Value™: €309.54 vs. price of €300.20 (3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 263.8% above the Chemicals median (#567 of 1605)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:SHWW 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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