SHW (Sherwin-Williams Co) Institutional Ownership: 88.89% (As of Jul. 11, 2026)


SHW Sherwin-Williams Co SHW
87 GF Score
Price $333.99
GF Value $355.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
View Full Analysis

What is Sherwin-Williams Co Institutional Ownership?

Sherwin-Williams Co SHW +0.59% 87 Institutional Ownership is 88.89% as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates SHW with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $355.74 (Fairly Valued).

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Sherwin-Williams Co's institutional ownership is 88.89%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Sherwin-Williams Co's Insider Ownership is 1.06%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Sherwin-Williams Co's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 99.92%.

Sherwin-Williams Co Institutional Ownership Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership Chart

Sherwin-Williams Co Historical Data

The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 60.58 58.22 58.68 56.19 56.32 56.00 55.39 55.58 55.12 54.59
SHW
87GF Score
Sherwin-Williams Co SHW
Institutional Ownership is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Sherwin-Williams Co Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 88.89% mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a Institutional Ownership of 88.89% as of Jul. 11, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Institutional Ownership too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Institutional Ownership is 88.89%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to ECL and APD?
Sherwin-Williams Co's Institutional Ownership of 88.89% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Chemicals company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Institutional Ownership is 88.89%. 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 Institutional Ownership is 88.89%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current Institutional Ownership is 88.89% as of Jul. 11, 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:

  • Institutional Ownership: 88.89%
  • GF Value™: $355.74 vs. price of $333.99 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100

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 Co Business Description

Address 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44113-2206
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.
87GF Score

Get the complete analysis for SHW

Institutional Ownership is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$333.99
Price
$355.74
GF Value