SHW (Sherwin-Williams Co) Growth Rank: 9 (As of Aug. 12, 2026) — 10% Below Median

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SHW Sherwin-Williams Co SHW
90 GF Score
Price $361.78
GF Value $364.41
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sherwin-Williams Co Growth Rank?

Sherwin-Williams Co SHW -0.72% 90 Growth Rank is 9 as of Aug. 12, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 10.00. GuruFocus rates SHW with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $364.41 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Sherwin-Williams Co has the Growth Rank of 9.

GuruFocus Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability, rated on a scale from 1 to 10. Historically, the companies with the highest growth ranks performed the best over the long term. It is calculated using the following criteria:

1. 5-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
2. 3-year revenue growth rate, the higher, the better.
3. 5-year EBITDA growth rate, the higher, the better.
4. The predictability of 5-year revenue. The most consistent it is, the higher the rank.

A higher score reflects a greater ability to drive business growth, with companies considered to have strong and sustainable expansion potential. Conversely, a lower score indicates challenges in achieving consistent growth and scalability.

GuruFocus found that the Growth Rank is the second of the two most-sensitive parameters among the five parameters checked. Please click GF Score to see more details on GF Score's 5 Key Aspects of Analysis.

Please note that we are using the five-year EBITDA growth rate as a parameter, so the company needs to have had positive growth over that time. The reason we use EBITDA instead of earnings per share is that with EBITDA, we can rank a lot more companies since a company may have positive EBITDA but negative EPS. Since we are looking at the growth here, EBITDA gives us a pretty clear picture about the growth in the company's business operations.

Sherwin-Williams Co Growth Rank Related Terms

SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Growth Rank Comparison

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

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

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


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Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Growth Rank →
What does a Growth Rank of 9 mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a Growth Rank of 9 as of Aug. 12, 2026. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 10.00. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's Growth Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Growth Rank too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Growth Rank of 9 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's Growth Rank compare to ECL and APD?
Sherwin-Williams Co's Growth Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own Growth Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Growth Rank for a Chemicals company?
A good Growth Rank depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Growth Rank 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 Growth Rank mean?
A high Growth Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Growth Rank measures the growth of a company in terms of its revenue and profitability. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Growth Rank is 9, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 10.00. 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 (SHW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $364.41, compared to a current price of $361.78 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Growth Rank is 9, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Growth Rank calculated?
Growth Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current Growth Rank is 9 as of Aug. 12, 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 (SHW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $361.78 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $364.41. GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SHW:

  • Growth Rank: 9 (10% below median its 10-year median of 10.00)
  • GF Value™: $364.41 vs. price of $361.78 (0.7% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 90/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the SHW 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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