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Sherwin-Williams CoSHW +2.41%87 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50 as of Jun. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 1.90. GuruFocus rates SHW with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $364.66 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 835 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks better than 89.82% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Sherwin-Williams Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 1.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sherwin-Williams Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SHW'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.1 Med: 1.9 Max: 6.4
Current: 1.5
During the past 13 years, Sherwin-Williams Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.40%. The lowest was -1.10%. And the median was 1.90%.
SHW's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 89.82% of 835
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: -0.8
vs SHW: 1.50
Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Sherwin-Williams Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Sherwin-Williams Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.50 mean?
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.50 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 1.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #85 out of 835 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 1.50 is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #85 out of 835 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 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #85 out of 835 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places Sherwin-Williams Co in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Chemicals company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. Sherwin-Williams Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 1.90. 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 $364.66, compared to a current price of $353.59 — trading 3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 1.90. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 1.50 as of Jun. 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 $353.59 is trading 3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $364.66.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SHW:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 1.50 (21% below median its 10-year median of 1.90)
GF Value™: $364.66 vs. price of $353.59 (3% below fair value)
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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