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Sherwin-Williams Profit Margin

Valuation check: SHW's profit margin is 11.01%, below the Materials sector average of 16.09%.

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Quarterly Profit Margin

12.43%
3.96% YoY

As of Jun 2026

Annual Profit Margin (TTM)

11.01%
0.13% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Jun 2026

Average Profit Margin (Comparison Companies)

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Profit Margin History

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Profit Margin Comparison

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Annual Profit Margin Growth Rate (%)

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Sherwin-Williams (SHW) FAQ

Sherwin-Williams (SHW) currently reports a profit margin of 11.01% as of June 2026. That compares with 11.03% in the prior-year period — down 0.1% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 16.09%. Use the charts on this page to explore Sherwin-Williams's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Sherwin-Williams's profit margin decreased from 11.03% to 11.01% — a 0.1% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Sherwin-Williams's profit margin of 11.01% is lower than the Materials sector average of 16.09%. That is roughly 31.5% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Sherwin-Williams's current 11.01% should be judged against Materials norms (sector average: 16.09%) and against SHW's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 11.01%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 16.09%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Sherwin-Williams, and consider following SHW for alerts when major investors trade the stock.