Sherwin-Williams CoMIL:1SHW 63 Pretax Margin % is 12.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 12.54. GuruFocus rates MIL:1SHW with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €309.11 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks better than 79.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sherwin-Williams Co's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1SHW'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.75 Med: 12.54 Max: 14.94
Current: 14.06
MIL:1SHW's Pretax Margin % is ranked better than 79.73% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.33
vs MIL:1SHW: 14.06
Sherwin-Williams Co (MIL:1SHW) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Sherwin-Williams Co Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Pretax 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.
MIL:1SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Pretax Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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 Pretax Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's Pretax 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 (MIL:1SHW) has a Pretax Margin % of 12.00% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.54. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.75 to 14.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #320 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Pretax Margin % too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.00% is near median its 10-year median of 12.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.75 to a high of 14.94. The Chemicals industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 12.00% is 125.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #320 out of 1579 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 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's Pretax Margin % compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #320 out of 1579 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Sherwin-Williams Co in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.33. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 12.00% is 125.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own Pretax Margin % has ranged from 7.75 to 14.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.54 vs. the industry median of 5.33, Sherwin-Williams Co has consistently been above 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 Pretax Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Chemicals companies is 5.33, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Pretax Margin % of 12.00% is 125.1% above 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Pretax Margin % is 12.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.54. 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 (MIL:1SHW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €309.11, compared to a current price of €300.00 — trading 2.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 12.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.54 and 125.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.33. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 63/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (MIL:1SHW), the current Pretax Margin % is 12.00% 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 (MIL:1SHW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €300.00 is trading 2.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €309.11.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1SHW:
Pretax Margin %: 12.00% (near median its 10-year median of 12.54)
GF Value™: €309.11 vs. price of €300.00 (2.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 125.1% above the Chemicals median (#320 of 1579)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1SHW 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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