Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW) Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -106.15% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


WBO:SHWW Sherwin-Williams Co WBO:SHWW
83 GF Score
Price €296.30
GF Value €315.56
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sherwin-Williams Co Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)?

Sherwin-Williams Co WBO:SHWW +3.03% 83 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -106.15% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:SHWW with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €315.56 (Fairly Valued).

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) = (Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based) - Current Price) / Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based).

Note: Discounted FCF model is only suitable for predictable companies (Business Predictability Rank higher than 1-Star). If the company's Predictability Rank is 1-Star or Not Rated, result may not be accurate due to the low predictability of business and the data will not be stored into our database.

As of today (2026-06-25), Sherwin-Williams Co's Predictability Rank is 4.5-Stars. Sherwin-Williams Co's intrinsic value calculated from the Discounted FCF model is €187.68 and current share price is €296.30. Consequently,

Sherwin-Williams Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) using Discounted FCF model is -106.15%.

WBO:SHWW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based), along with its competitors' market caps and Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) falls into.


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Sherwin-Williams Co Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) Calculation

Sherwin-Williams Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for today is calculated as

Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based)=(Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)-Current Price)/Intrinsic Value: DCF (FCF Based)
=(143.73-296.30)/143.73
=-106.15 %

* 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.

The intrinsic value is calculated from the Discounted FCF model with default parameters. The calculation method is the same as Discounted Earnings model except free cash flow are used in the calculation instead of earnings per share.

What does a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -106.15% mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW) has a Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -106.15% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -106.15%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) compare to ECL and APD?
Sherwin-Williams Co's Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) of -106.15% 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) for a Chemicals company?
A good Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) mean?
A high Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is the percent difference between the current price and the intrinsic DCF FCF price. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -106.15%. 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 €315.56, compared to a current price of €296.30 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -106.15%. 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 Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) calculated?
Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW), the current Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based) is -106.15% as of Jun. 25, 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 €296.30 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €315.56. GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:SHWW:

  • Margin of Safety % (DCF FCF Based): -106.15%
  • GF Value™: €315.56 vs. price of €296.30 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100

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 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.
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