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SHW Sherwin Williams PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 26, 2024, the Sherwin Williams stock's P/E ratio is 32.78. This takes into account the latest EPS of $9.35 and stock price of $306.45. The PE ratio has increased by 12% from its last 4 quarters average of 29.2.

SHW PE ratio history

How has SHW's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Sherwin Williams has averaged 29.17 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 32.78 is 12% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, SHW's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2021 quarter at 49.6, when the price was $352.16 and the EPS was $7.1. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2015 quarter, when it reached 20.74 with a price of $74.26 and an EPS of $3.58.

Average
29.17
Median
29.11
Minimum
20.74
Maximum
49.6

Sherwin Williams PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 51.45% in 2021

Maximum annual decrease: -38.89% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2023 33.36 10.06%
2022 30.31 -38.89%
2021 49.6 51.45%
2020 32.75 -5.7%
2019 34.73 5.12%
2018 33.04 49.84%
2017 22.05 1.15%
2016 21.8 -4.01%
2015 22.71 -22.31%
2014 29.23 18.05%

SHW average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of SHW for the past years

Currently, SHW's PE ratio is above its 10-year average, but it is under its 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
33.07
5-year avg
32.88
10-year avg
29.17
15-year avg
26.49

SHW PE vs peers

What is SHW's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peer DD, SHW's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than HD's and PPG's. Sherwin Williams's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 22.36.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MAS Masco Corp 17.08 $15.38B
PPG Ppg Industries Inc 21.84 $30.52B
HD Home Depot Inc 22.1 $332.08B
RPM Rpm International Inc 24.57 $13.83B
FUL Fuller H B Co 26.23 $4.04B
SHW Sherwin Williams Co 32.78 $77.98B
DD DuPont de Nemours Inc 78.41 $30.78B

Frequently asked questions

What is Sherwin Williams's PE ratio?

SHW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 32.78 as of Apr 26, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Sherwin Williams (SHW)?

As an average over the last 3 years, SHW stock has a PE ratio of 33.07.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Sherwin Williams (SHW)?

As an average over the last 5 years, SHW stock has a PE ratio of 32.88.

What is the highest PE ratio for SHW?

Over the last ten years, the Dec 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 49.6.

How does the current PE ratio for SHW compare to its historical average?

SHW's price to earnings ratio is currently 12% above its 10-year historical average.

How is SHW's PE ratio calculated (Sherwin Williams PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Apr 26, 2024), Sherwin Williams's share price is $306.45. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $9.35. Therefore, Sherwin Williams's price to earnings ratio for today is 32.78. PE RATIO(32.78) = STOCK PRICE($306.45) / TTM EPS($9.35)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.