Sherwin-Williams Profit Margin

Sherwin-Williams's profit margin stands at 11.01% as of June 2026. That compares with 11.03% in the prior-year period — down 0.1% year over year. That is above the Materials sector average of 9.56%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

Sherwin-Williams reported 11.01% in profit margin versus 11.03% a year earlier — a 0.1% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

Sherwin-Williams sits higher the Materials benchmark (9.56%) with a profit margin of 11.01%. That is roughly 15.1% above the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 11.01% for Sherwin-Williams means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how Sherwin-Williams's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places SHW next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.