Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.70% (As of Mar. 2026)


WBO:SHWW Sherwin-Williams Co WBO:SHWW
81 GF Score
Price €306.80
GF Value €314.96
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sherwin-Williams Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

Sherwin-Williams Co WBO:SHWW +2.06% 81 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.70% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WBO:SHWW with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €314.96 (Fairly Valued).

Sherwin-Williams Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 47.68%. Sherwin-Williams Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 17.66. Sherwin-Williams Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.70%.


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Sherwin-Williams Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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Sherwin-Williams Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

Sherwin-Williams Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.71 3.76 3.29 3.32 3.23

Sherwin-Williams Co Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2.32 3.59 3.87 2.43 2.70

WBO:SHWW vs ECL, APD, PPG: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

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Sherwin-Williams Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

Sherwin-Williams Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=56.27% / 17.43
=3.23%

Sherwin-Williams Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=47.68% / 17.66
=2.70%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.70% mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.70% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.70%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to ECL and APD?
Sherwin-Williams Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 2.70% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Chemicals company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. Sherwin-Williams Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.70%. 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 €314.96, compared to a current price of €306.80 — trading 2.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.70%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (WBO:SHWW), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 2.70% 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 (WBO:SHWW) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €306.80 is trading 2.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €314.96. GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WBO:SHWW:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 2.70%
  • GF Value™: €314.96 vs. price of €306.80 (2.6% below 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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