Sherwin-Williams CoBSP:S1HW34 82 OCF Margin % is 2.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 81% below its 10-year median of 12.77. GuruFocus rates BSP:S1HW34 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of R$178.41 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,581 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks better than 75.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sherwin-Williams Co's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:S1HW34'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.67 Med: 12.77 Max: 18.56
Current: 15.37
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Sherwin-Williams Co was 18.56%. The lowest was 8.67%. And the median was 12.77%.
BSP:S1HW34's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 75.9% of 1581
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs BSP:S1HW34: 15.37
Sherwin-Williams Co OCF Margin % Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's OCF Margin % 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.
BSP:S1HW34 vs ECL, APD, PPG: OCF Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % 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 OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's OCF Margin % 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 (BSP:S1HW34) has a OCF Margin % of 2.45% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is 81% below median its historical median of 12.77. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 18.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #381 out of 1581 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 24.1%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's OCF Margin % too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current OCF Margin % of 2.45% is 81% below median its 10-year median of 12.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.67 to a high of 18.56. The Chemicals industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 2.45% is 70.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #381 out of 1581 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 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's OCF Margin % compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #381 out of 1581 companies for OCF Margin %. This places Sherwin-Williams Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 2.45% is 70.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 8.67 to 18.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.77 vs. the industry median of 8.24, Sherwin-Williams Co has consistently been below 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 OCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.24, based on 1,581 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current OCF Margin % of 2.45% is 70.3% below 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current OCF Margin % is 2.45%, which is 81% below median its own 10-year median of 12.77. 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 (BSP:S1HW34) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$178.41, compared to a current price of R$167.52 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 2.45%, which is 81% below median its 10-year median of 12.77 and 70.3% below the Chemicals industry median of 8.24. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 82/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (BSP:S1HW34), the current OCF Margin % is 2.45% 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 (BSP:S1HW34) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$167.52 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$178.41.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:S1HW34:
OCF Margin %: 2.45% (81% below median its 10-year median of 12.77)
GF Value™: R$178.41 vs. price of R$167.52 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.3% below the Chemicals median (#381 of 1581)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:S1HW34 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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