Sherwin-Williams CoSHW +0.59%87 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.62 as of Jul. 11, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 1.43. GuruFocus rates SHW with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of $355.74 (Fairly Valued). Among 1,068 Chemicals companies, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks worse than 52.81% on this metric.
Sherwin-Williams Co's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.62.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sherwin-Williams Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
SHW'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.03 Med: 1.43 Max: 2.21
Current: 1.62
During the past 13 years, Sherwin-Williams Co's highest Yield on Cost was 2.21. The lowest was 1.03. And the median was 1.43.
SHW's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 52.81% of 1068
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.795
vs SHW: 1.62
Sherwin-Williams Co (NYSE:SHW) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
Sherwin-Williams Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
SHW vs ECL, APD, PPG: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Sherwin-Williams Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Sherwin-Williams Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sherwin-Williams Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Sherwin-Williams Co 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Calculation
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.62 as of Jul. 11, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 1.43. Over the past decade, Sherwin-Williams Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.03 to 2.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #564 out of 1068 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 52.8%.
Is Sherwin-Williams Co's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
Sherwin-Williams Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.62 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.03 to a high of 2.21. The Chemicals industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 1.62 is 9.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #564 out of 1068 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to ECL and APD?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Sherwin-Williams Co ranks #564 out of 1068 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places Sherwin-Williams Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80. Sherwin-Williams Co's value of 1.62 is 9.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sherwin-Williams Co's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.03 to 2.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.43 vs. the industry median of 1.80, Sherwin-Williams Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Chemicals company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Chemicals companies is 1.80, based on 1,068 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sherwin-Williams Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 1.62 is 9.7% 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on Sherwin-Williams Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sherwin-Williams Co's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.62, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 1.43. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.62, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 1.43 and 9.7% below the Chemicals industry median of 1.80. 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 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 1.62 as of Jul. 11, 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:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 1.62 (13% above median its 10-year median of 1.43)
GF Value™: $355.74 vs. price of $333.99 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% below the Chemicals median (#564 of 1068)
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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