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- Balance Sheet: Assets
- Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Assets
- Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
- Enterprise Value to EBITDA (EV/EBITDA)
- Price to FCFE (P/FCFE)
- Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
- Analysis of Debt
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Calculation
Sherwin-Williams Co., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income1 (in thousands) |
÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of Sherwin-Williams Co. Annual Report.
- Share Price Trend
- The share price exhibits a generally upward trajectory from 2006 to 2025, increasing from $14.52 to $350.02. Notable periods of rapid appreciation include the intervals between 2011 and 2015, and again between 2020 and 2025. There are intermittent declines or stagnations, such as in 2008-2009 and 2015-2016, which may reflect broader market conditions or company-specific factors.
- Earnings per Share (EPS) Development
- EPS shows an overall growth trend, rising from $1.14 in 2006 to $10.67 in 2025. The increase is relatively steady with some fluctuations, including a dip in 2009 and a notable decrease in 2019. The recovery post-2019 is robust, indicating improving profitability. The last several years exhibit strong EPS growth, suggesting enhanced operational performance or improved margins.
- Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio Analysis
- The P/E ratio demonstrates variability, moving from 12.72 in 2006 to a peak around the mid-30s in the later years, specifically between 2018 and 2022. This fluctuation indicates changing market expectations and investor sentiment regarding future earnings growth. Periods of elevated P/E ratios, such as 2018-2022, suggest that investors are willing to pay a premium, possibly due to anticipated growth or favorable market conditions. Conversely, lower P/E values in earlier years correspond with more conservative market valuation or earnings uncertainty.
- Interrelationship Between Metrics
- The data reveal that while the share price and EPS both generally trend upward, the P/E ratio does not follow a clear linear pattern, reflecting changing market perceptions. In some years, rising EPS accompanied by stable or decreasing P/E ratios suggests earnings growth outpacing share price gains. Conversely, in years where the P/E ratio increases substantially, share price growth may be driven more by market sentiment than purely earnings improvement.
- Summary of Financial Position
- Overall, the financial data indicate a company demonstrating solid growth in earnings and share value over the analyzed period. The volatility in P/E ratios points to varying investor confidence and market conditions, but the consistent EPS growth underlines strengthening profitability. The general upward trend in share price, especially in recent years, corresponds with both improved earnings and favorable market dynamics.
Comparison to Competitors
Sherwin-Williams Co., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| Sherwin-Williams Co. | Linde plc | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | ||
| Feb 20, 2024 | ||
| Feb 22, 2023 | ||
| Feb 17, 2022 | ||
| Feb 19, 2021 | ||
| Feb 21, 2020 | ||
| Feb 22, 2019 | ||
| Feb 23, 2018 | ||
| Feb 22, 2017 | ||
| Feb 24, 2016 | ||
| Feb 25, 2015 | ||
| Feb 27, 2014 | ||
| Feb 28, 2013 | ||
| Feb 23, 2012 | ||
| Feb 23, 2011 | ||
| Feb 24, 2010 | ||
| Feb 24, 2009 | ||
| Feb 28, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Mar 7, 2006 |
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Chemicals)
Sherwin-Williams Co., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (chemicals)
| Sherwin-Williams Co. | Chemicals | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | ||
| Feb 20, 2024 | ||
| Feb 22, 2023 | ||
| Feb 17, 2022 | ||
| Feb 19, 2021 | ||
| Feb 21, 2020 | ||
| Feb 22, 2019 | ||
| Feb 23, 2018 | ||
| Feb 22, 2017 | ||
| Feb 24, 2016 | ||
| Feb 25, 2015 | ||
| Feb 27, 2014 | ||
| Feb 28, 2013 | ||
| Feb 23, 2012 | ||
| Feb 23, 2011 | ||
| Feb 24, 2010 | ||
| Feb 24, 2009 | ||
| Feb 28, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Mar 7, 2006 |
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Materials)
Sherwin-Williams Co., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (materials)
| Sherwin-Williams Co. | Materials | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | ||
| Feb 20, 2024 | ||
| Feb 22, 2023 | ||
| Feb 17, 2022 | ||
| Feb 19, 2021 | ||
| Feb 21, 2020 | ||
| Feb 22, 2019 | ||
| Feb 23, 2018 | ||
| Feb 22, 2017 | ||
| Feb 24, 2016 | ||
| Feb 25, 2015 | ||
| Feb 27, 2014 | ||
| Feb 28, 2013 | ||
| Feb 23, 2012 | ||
| Feb 23, 2011 | ||
| Feb 24, 2010 | ||
| Feb 24, 2009 | ||
| Feb 28, 2008 | ||
| Feb 28, 2007 | ||
| Mar 7, 2006 |
Based on: 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), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).