Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW) Moat Score: 8/10 (As of Jul. 06, 2026)


WBO:SHWW Sherwin-Williams Co WBO:SHWW
81 GF Score
Price €307.10
GF Value €305.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sherwin-Williams Co Moat Score?

Sherwin-Williams Co WBO:SHWW +0.69% 81 Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:SHWW with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €305.41 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,618 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks better than 99.94% on this metric.

Sherwin-Williams Co has the Moat Score of 8, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Sherwin-Williams Co has Wide Moat: Sherwin-Williams has a robust wide moat due to its market leadership in paints and coatings, strong brand strength, and extensive distribution network. The company benefits from economies of scale and significant customer loyalty, which provide durable cost advantages and pricing power.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Sherwin-Williams Co might have Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat.

Sherwin-Williams Co  (WBO:SHWW) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Sherwin-Williams Co Moat Score Related Terms

WBO:SHWW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Moat Score Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat Score 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 Moat Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's Moat Score falls into.


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Moat Score →
What does a Moat Score of 8 mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW) has a Moat Score of 8 as of Jul. 06, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Moat Score too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Moat Score is 8. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1 out of 1618 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 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's Moat Score compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #1 out of 1618 companies for Moat Score. This places Sherwin-Williams Co in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for a Chemicals company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Moat Score is 8. 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 €305.41, compared to a current price of €307.10 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 8. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW), the current Moat Score is 8 as of Jul. 06, 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 overvalued. The current stock price of €307.10 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €305.41. GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:SHWW:

  • Moat Score: 8
  • GF Value™: €305.41 vs. price of €307.10 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100

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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