Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

Sherwin-Williams Co. (NYSE:SHW)

Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Sherwin-Williams Co., common-size consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity

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Dec 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021
Short-term borrowings 4.63 2.80 1.63 4.33 3.69
Accounts payable 9.09 9.53 10.09 10.78 11.63
Compensation and taxes withheld 3.24 3.57 3.76 3.47 3.47
Accrued taxes 0.72 0.74 0.86 0.87 0.78
Current portion of long-term debt 1.35 4.44 4.79 0.00 1.26
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 1.85 1.97 1.96 1.88 1.98
Current portion of finance lease liabilities 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other accruals 5.82 5.74 5.79 5.04 4.87
Current liabilities 26.72% 28.81% 28.87% 26.38% 27.67%
Long-term debt, excluding current portion 35.98 34.60 36.50 42.45 41.57
Postretirement benefits other than pensions 0.50 0.51 0.58 0.62 1.26
Deferred income taxes 2.95 2.57 2.98 3.02 3.72
Long-term operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion 6.14 6.59 6.58 6.70 7.12
Long-term finance lease liabilities, excluding current portion 0.75 0.79 0.00 0.00 0.00
Other long-term liabilities 9.19 8.99 8.31 7.11 6.87
Long-term liabilities 55.53% 54.05% 54.94% 59.89% 60.53%
Total liabilities 82.25% 82.86% 83.81% 86.27% 88.21%
Common stock, $0.33-1/3 par value 0.32 0.39 0.40 0.40 0.44
Other capital 16.23 19.36 18.27 17.54 18.35
Retained earnings 3.97 30.66 23.04 15.59 10.27
Treasury stock, at cost -0.33 -29.57 -22.80 -16.71 -13.89
Accumulated other comprehensive loss -2.45 -3.70 -2.72 -3.10 -3.38
Shareholders’ equity 17.75% 17.14% 16.19% 13.73% 11.79%
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).

The composition of liabilities and shareholders’ equity experienced notable shifts between 2021 and 2025. Overall, the proportion of total liabilities decreased slightly over the period, while shareholders’ equity increased, though with significant volatility.

Current Liabilities
Current liabilities as a percentage of the total decreased from 27.67% in 2021 to 26.72% in 2025. Within this category, accounts payable exhibited a consistent, albeit modest, decline from 11.63% to 9.09%. Short-term borrowings showed more fluctuation, peaking at 4.33% in 2022 before decreasing to 4.63% in 2025. The current portion of long-term debt was largely absent between 2022 and 2024, increasing to 1.35% in 2025. Other accruals demonstrated a general upward trend, rising from 4.87% to 5.82%.
Long-Term Liabilities
Long-term liabilities decreased from 60.53% in 2021 to 55.53% in 2025. Long-term debt, excluding current portion, showed a consistent decline from 41.57% to 35.98%. Deferred income taxes also decreased, moving from 3.72% to 2.95%. Postretirement benefits other than pensions experienced a substantial decrease, falling from 1.26% to 0.50%. Other long-term liabilities increased steadily from 6.87% to 9.19%. The introduction of long-term finance lease liabilities in 2024, at 0.79% and 0.75% in 2025, represents a new component of the long-term liability structure.
Shareholders’ Equity
Shareholders’ equity increased from 11.79% in 2021 to 17.75% in 2025, although this increase was not linear. Retained earnings experienced the most significant change, rising dramatically from 10.27% to 30.66% in 2024 before falling sharply to 3.97% in 2025. Common stock remained relatively stable, decreasing slightly from 0.44% to 0.32%. Other capital decreased from 18.35% to 16.23%. Treasury stock, as a negative equity component, increased in magnitude from -13.89% to -29.57% in 2024, then decreased to -0.33% in 2025. Accumulated other comprehensive loss also decreased, moving from -3.38% to -2.45%.

The substantial fluctuation in retained earnings and treasury stock suggests significant activity related to share repurchases and/or dividend payouts, particularly impacting 2024. The overall decrease in total liabilities, coupled with the increase in shareholders’ equity, indicates a strengthening financial position, although the volatility within the equity components warrants further investigation.

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