Sherwin-Williams Co P/B Ratio
Data as of October 02, 2026
P/B Ratio
17.28
Stock Price
$320.78
Book Value/Share
$18.56
Sector
Chemicals
How It's Calculated
17.28 = $320.78 ÷ $18.56
What This Means
Sherwin-Williams Co's P/B ratio of 17.28 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About Sherwin-Williams Co
Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) operates in the Chemicals sector, specifically in Chemicals. With a market capitalization of about $76.86B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $320.78, within a 52-week range of $289.86 to $377.77 (-15.1% from the high, +10.7% from the low). Beta of 1.06 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 price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Sherwin-Williams Co, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Chemicals, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Chemicals names on our S&P 100 coverage, Sherwin-Williams Co's P/B ratio of 17.28 can be compared with peers such as LIN (5.69), APD (4.05), DOW (1.24). 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 1.06 suggests market-like 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 does SHW's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Sherwin-Williams Co's P/B of 17.28 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Chemicals business models.
Is 17.28 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (17.28) means the market values SHW above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Chemicals?
Peer P/B levels in Chemicals (e.g. LIN (5.69), APD (4.05), DOW (1.24)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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