SHW (Sherwin-Williams Co) Stock Based Compensation: $126 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SHW Sherwin-Williams Co SHW
87 GF Score
Price $333.99
GF Value $355.74
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Sherwin-Williams Co Stock Based Compensation?

Sherwin-Williams Co SHW +0.59% 87 Stock Based Compensation is $126 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SHW with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $355.74 (Fairly Valued).

Sherwin-Williams Co's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $30 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $126 Mil.

Sherwin-Williams Co Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Sherwin-Williams Co Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

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Sherwin-Williams Co Stock Based Compensation Chart

Sherwin-Williams Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
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Sherwin-Williams Co Quarterly Data
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Sherwin-Williams Co Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $126 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $126 Mil mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a Stock Based Compensation of $126 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Stock Based Compensation is $126 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation compare to ECL and APD?
Sherwin-Williams Co's Stock Based Compensation of $126 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for a Chemicals company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Stock Based Compensation is $126 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation is $126 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current Stock Based Compensation is $126 Mil 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:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $126 Mil
  • GF Value™: $355.74 vs. price of $333.99 (6.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 87/100

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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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