The Sherwin-Williams Company EV/EBITDA
Data as of June 01, 2026
EV/EBITDA
19.50
Enterprise Value
$88.89B
EBITDA (TTM)
$4.56B
Sector
Basic Materials
How It's Calculated
19.50 = $88.89B ÷ $4.56B
What This Means
The Sherwin-Williams Company's EV/EBITDA of 19.5 is in a moderate range for Basic Materials.
About The Sherwin-Williams Company
The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in Specialty Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $74.94B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $303.84, within a 52-week range of $294.32 to $379.65 (-20.0% from the high, +3.2% from the low). Beta of 1.16 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 10.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
EV/EBITDA is widely used when comparing companies with different debt loads because enterprise value includes net debt while EBITDA approximates operating cash earnings power. For The Sherwin-Williams Company, the ratio should be read with growth, capex needs, and cycle position in Basic Materials. Pair EV/EBITDA with free cash flow yield and net debt metrics before drawing conclusions — especially when EBITDA is depressed or boosted by one-time items.
Using This Number in Practice
Near 19.50x EV/EBITDA, The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) carries an elevated EV/EBITDA multiple that may embed growth expectations or scarcity within its peer set. Enterprise value of about $88.89B and EBITDA near $4.56B form the ratio — adjust for one-time items before treating the headline multiple as comparable.
Credit and LBO workflows often sort names on EV/EBITDA before drilling into free cash flow and maintenance capex. Pair this view with the EV/EBITDA calculator and the SHW metrics hub for related valuation pages.
Sector Comparison
Among Basic Materials names on our S&P 100 coverage, The Sherwin-Williams Company's EV/EBITDA of 19.50 can be compared with peers such as LIN (18.70), APD (21.16), DOW (15.57). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Basic Materials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- SHW is grouped in the Basic Materials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.16 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 10.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SHW's EV/EBITDA?
EV/EBITDA compares enterprise value to operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. The Sherwin-Williams Company's ratio is about 19.50 — common for comparing leveraged companies in Basic Materials.
Is 19.50 high or low vs peers?
Among Basic Materials peers (e.g. APD (21.16), LIN (18.70), DOW (15.57)), SHW's 19.50 should be read with growth, capex, and debt levels.
When is EV/EBITDA misleading?
EBITDA ignores capex, working capital, and stock-based comp; negative or tiny EBITDA makes the ratio meaningless. Cross-check with free cash flow and net debt.
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