Sherwin-Williams Co (MEX:SHW) Inventory Turnover: 1.21 (As of Mar. 2026)

What is Sherwin-Williams Co Inventory Turnover?

Sherwin-Williams Co MEX:SHW 71 Inventory Turnover is 1.21 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates MEX:SHW with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN6,095.15 (Fairly Valued).

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. It is calculated as Cost of Goods Sold divided by Total Inventories. Sherwin-Williams Co's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN52,050 Mil. Sherwin-Williams Co's Average Total Inventories for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN43,170 Mil. Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.21.

Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory. Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 75.68.

Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue. Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.42.

Sherwin-Williams Co (MEX:SHW) Inventory Turnover Explanation

Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year. A higher Inventory Turnover means the company has light inventory. Therefore the company spends less money on storage, write downs, and obsolete inventory. If the inventory is too light, it may affect sales because the company may not have enough to meet demand.

1. Days Inventory indicates the number of days of goods in sales that a company has in the inventory.

Sherwin-Williams Co's Days Inventory for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Inventory	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )	*	Days in Period
	=	43169.644	/	52049.586	*	365 / 4
	=	75.68

2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.

Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory to Revenue for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Inventory-to-Revenue	=	Average Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/	Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
	=	43169.644	/	102189.508
	=	0.42

* 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.

Be Aware

Usually retailers pile up their inventories at holiday seasons to meet the stronger demand. Therefore, the inventory of a particular quarter of a year should not be used to calculate Inventory Turnover. An average inventory is a better indication.

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Sherwin-Williams Co Inventory Turnover Historical Data

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Sherwin-Williams Co Annual Data

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6.20

5.51

4.60

5.69

4.85

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Inventory Turnover	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															1.13	1.23	1.34	1.24	1.21

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Sherwin-Williams Co Inventory Turnover Calculation

Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory Turnover for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (A: Dec. 2025 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2024 )	+	Total Inventories (A: Dec. 2025 ))	/	count )
=	217127.136	/ (	(47719.927	+	41740.814)	/	2 )
=	217127.136	/	44730.3705
=	4.85

Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory Turnover for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

	Inventory Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=	Cost of Goods Sold	/	Average Total Inventories
=	Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )	/ (	(Total Inventories (Q: Dec. 2025 )	+	Total Inventories (Q: Mar. 2026 ))	/	count )
=	52049.586	/ (	(41740.814	+	44598.474)	/	2 )
=	52049.586	/	43169.644
=	1.21

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What does a Inventory Turnover of 1.21 mean?

Sherwin-Williams Co (MEX:SHW) has a Inventory Turnover of 1.21 as of Mar. 2026. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors.

Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory Turnover too high?

Sherwin-Williams Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.21. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory Turnover compare to ECL and APD?

Sherwin-Williams Co's Inventory Turnover of 1.21 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 Inventory Turnover for a Chemicals company?

A good Inventory Turnover depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Inventory Turnover 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 Inventory Turnover mean?

A high Inventory Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Inventory turnover equals current-period cost of goods sold divided by average two-period total inventories. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Inventory Turnover is 1.21. 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 (MEX:SHW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN6,095.15, compared to a current price of MXN6,084.08 — trading 0.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Inventory Turnover is 1.21. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 71/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Inventory Turnover calculated?

Inventory Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (MEX:SHW), the current Inventory Turnover is 1.21 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 (MEX:SHW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of MXN6,084.08 is trading 0.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,095.15. GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SHW:

Inventory Turnover: 1.21
GF Value™: MXN6,095.15 vs. price of MXN6,084.08 (0.2% below fair value)
GF Score™: 71/100

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Sherwin-Williams Co Business Description

Industry Basic Materials Chemicals

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Address 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH, USA, 44113-2206

Website https://www.sherwin-williams.com

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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