SHW Sherwin Williams PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Sherwin Williams stock's P/E ratio is 33.94. This takes into account the latest EPS of $10.18 and stock price of $345.47. The PE ratio at present is nearly equal to the average from the previous 4 quarters.
SHW PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Sherwin Williams has averaged 29.76 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 33.94 is 14% 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.
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
Currently, SHW's PE ratio is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
SHW PE vs 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 25.29.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PPG Ppg Industries Inc | 18.96 | $27.89B |
| MAS Masco Corp | 19.78 | $16.05B |
| FUL Fuller H B Co | 20.41 | $3.72B |
| RPM Rpm International Inc | 26.16 | $16.13B |
| HD Home Depot Inc | 26.58 | $389.99B |
| SHW Sherwin Williams Co | 33.94 | $87.01B |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 39.84 | $32.3B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sherwin Williams's PE ratio?
SHW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 33.94 as of Dec 20, 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 33.06.
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 32.83.
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 14% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Sherwin Williams's share price is $345.47. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $10.18. Therefore, Sherwin Williams's price to earnings ratio for today is 33.94. PE RATIO(33.94) = STOCK PRICE($345.47) / TTM EPS($10.18)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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