Top line stable.
+2.1% YoY versus +0.2% prior. 3y CAGR +2.1%.
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Basic Materials · Market Cap: $79.1B
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Fundamentals as of 2025-12-31
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The Question
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY SHW — but Charlie Munger disagrees.
What would legendary investors pay for SHW?
These figures are not quotes or opinions from Buffett, Graham, Lynch or the other investors. They are our own estimates, computed by applying the intrinsic-value formulas each investor is known for to this company’s financials.
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation to buy or sell securities.
Mixed — The Sherwin-Williams Company has 55.9% ROE but D/E 4.63.
Financial story
Mixed — The Sherwin-Williams Company's 55.9% ROE is strong, but its 4.63 debt-to-equity is elevated.
Bottom line: SHW is rated BUY by all 2 legendary models, 25% below avg fair value $428, but earns a C sector grade (52/100) in Basic Materials. Whether the premium is justified depends on which lens you trust. Drill into the valuation breakdown and sector ranking for the full picture.
+2.1% YoY versus +0.2% prior. 3y CAGR +2.1%.
+2.1%Net margin 10.9% versus 11.6% prior (−0.7pp). Operating 16.1%.
10.9%P/E 29.3x — 11% below the 5y median of 32.9x. Forward 26.0x hints at EPS expansion next year.
29.3xSHW trades at 31.0x earnings. Sector context and per-investor signals are in the valuation tab.
SHW and ECL differ on P/E, ROE, and revenue growth. See the full SHW vs ECL compare matrix.
Buffett and Munger evaluate SHW against their respective frameworks. Per-model fair value and reasoning are in the valuation tab.
SHW's P/E ratio is 31.0x. 5-year P/E history is in the financials tab.
1 of 2 legendary models say BUY. Full breakdown by investor and signal is in the valuation tab.
SHW's earnings calendar and history are tracked in the financials tab. Specific dates depend on company-published guidance.
How does SHW compare?
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Sign in to see the rankingSHW sits at #18 in Basic Materials with a C grade (52/100).