The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. Sherwin-Williams Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5,667 Mil. Sherwin-Williams Co's average Accounts Receivable for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2,992 Mil.
Hence, Sherwin-Williams Co's Receivables Turnover for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.89.
Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) Receivables Turnover Explanation
An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.
Sherwin-Williams Co Receivables Turnover Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co Receivables Turnover Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Receivables Turnover 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.
SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Receivables Turnover Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's Receivables Turnover, along with its competitors' market caps and Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's Receivables Turnover distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's Receivables Turnover 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 (SHW) has a Receivables Turnover of 1.89 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #432 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Receivables Turnover too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Receivables Turnover is 1.89. The Chemicals industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.56. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 1.89 is 66% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #432 out of 1575 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's Receivables Turnover compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #432 out of 1575 companies for Receivables Turnover. This puts Sherwin-Williams Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 5.56. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 1.89 is 66% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Chemicals company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Chemicals companies is 5.56, based on 1,575 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Receivables Turnover of 1.89 is 66% 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 5.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Receivables Turnover is 1.89. 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 $355.74, compared to a current price of $333.99 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 1.89 and 66% below the Chemicals industry median of 5.56. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current Receivables Turnover is 1.89 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 (SHW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $333.99 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $355.74.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHW:
Receivables Turnover: 1.89
GF Value™: $355.74 vs. price of $333.99 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66% below the Chemicals median (#432 of 1575)
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 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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