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Sherwin-Williams Co.

Sherwin-Williams Return on Equity

Valuation check: SHW's ROE is 69.74%, above the Materials sector average of 19.61%.

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ROE

69.74%

Return on Equity

69.74%

Return on Equity measures how efficiently a company uses shareholders' equity to generate profits. A higher ROE indicates better profitability relative to equity.

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Sherwin-Williams (SHW) FAQ

The latest ROE for SHW is 69.74%. That is above the Materials sector average of 19.61%. Investors often review this figure alongside Sherwin-Williams's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Against Materials companies, SHW currently prints 69.74% for ROE, while the sector average sits near 19.61%. That is roughly 255.6% above the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at Sherwin-Williams's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

Return on Equity shows how effectively Sherwin-Williams converts resources into returns. At 69.74%, SHW may look efficient or underperforming depending on peer benchmarks and trend direction. Pair the percentage with revenue growth and leverage for a fuller health check.

After noting SHW's ROE (69.74%), review year-over-year change, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.

This page's peer comparison chart is the fastest way to stack Sherwin-Williams's ROE against similar Materials names. You can also browse sector and industry screens on Stockcircle for a broader set of Materials companies and their key multiples and fundamentals.