Total Payout Yield % is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchases of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. It is a measure of shareholder return.
Sherwin-Williams Co Total Payout Yield % Explanation
Similar to Dividend Yield, Total Payout Yield % is a measurement of shareholder return. Dividends is not the only way that companies are able to distribute their excess cash back to the shareholders. The other way to distribute the cash is a stock repurchase. The stock repurchase buys back the company's own shares from the marketplace. This results in a reduced number of oustanding shares, making each share worth a greater percentage of the corporation.
Sherwin-Williams Co Total Payout Yield % Related Terms
Sherwin-Williams Co Total Payout Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sherwin-Williams Co's Total Payout Yield % 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.
MEX:SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: Total Payout Yield % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's Total Payout Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's Total Payout Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's Total Payout Yield % 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 (MEX:SHW) has a Total Payout Yield % of 3.27 as of Jul. 09, 2026. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's Total Payout Yield % too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.27. Overall, Sherwin-Williams Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sherwin-Williams Co's Total Payout Yield % compare to ECL and APD?
Sherwin-Williams Co's Total Payout Yield % of 3.27 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 Total Payout Yield % for a Chemicals company?
A good Total Payout Yield % depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Total Payout Yield % 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 Total Payout Yield % mean?
A high Total Payout Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Yield is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Market Cap. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. Sherwin-Williams Co's current Total Payout Yield % is 3.27. 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 (MEX:SHW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN6,541.81, compared to a current price of MXN6,084.08 — trading 7% below its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Yield % is 3.27. Sherwin-Williams Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Yield % calculated?
Total Payout Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (MEX:SHW), the current Total Payout Yield % is 3.27 as of Jul. 09, 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 (MEX:SHW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sherwin-Williams Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN6,084.08 is trading 7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN6,541.81.
GuruFocus considers Sherwin-Williams Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:SHW:
Total Payout Yield %: 3.27
GF Value™: MXN6,541.81 vs. price of MXN6,084.08 (7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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