Sherwin-Williams Co PEG Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PEG Ratio
2.43
PE Ratio (TTM)
30.78
EPS (TTM)
$10.85
Sector
Chemicals
How It's Calculated
2.43 = 30.78 ÷ Growth Rate
What This Means
Sherwin-Williams Co's PEG ratio of 2.43 is above 2, suggesting the stock may be overvalued relative to its growth rate. Investors are paying a premium for each unit of earnings growth.
About Sherwin-Williams Co
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) operates in the Chemicals sector, specifically in Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $82.74B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $354.22, within a 52-week range of $289.86 to $379.65 (-6.7% from the high, +22.2% from the low). Beta of 1.10 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 11.0%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PEG ratio adjusts the PE multiple for expected earnings growth, helping compare fast-growing and slow-growing names on a more equal footing. For Sherwin-Williams Co, a PEG near 1 is often described as fairly valued relative to growth, though the growth estimate itself can change quickly with guidance revisions.
Sector Comparison
Among Chemicals names on our S&P 100 coverage, Sherwin-Williams Co's PEG ratio of 2.43 can be compared with peers such as LIN (3.17), APD (2.49), DOW (-0.55). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Chemicals stocks.
Key Takeaways
- SHW is grouped in the Chemicals sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.10 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 11.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is SHW's PEG ratio?
PEG adjusts PE for expected earnings growth: PEG ≈ PE ÷ earnings growth rate. Sherwin-Williams Co's PEG of 2.43 is a shorthand for growth-at-a-reasonable-price comparisons.
Does PEG suggest growth at a reasonable price?
PEG above 1.5 (2.43) may mean the market prices in high growth — or that growth estimates lag reality.
What are limitations of PEG for SHW?
PEG depends on a single growth estimate, ignores balance sheet risk, and can mislead when earnings are volatile. Use it with PE, margins, and Chemicals peers — not as a standalone verdict.
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