The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) — Free Cash Flow Yield
Basic Materials
The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. The company operates through three segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. The Paint Stores Group segment offers architectural paint and coatings; protective and marine products; and OEM product finishes and related products for architectural and industrial paint contractors, and do-it-yourself homeowners under the Sherwin-Williams brand. The Consumer Brands Group segment supplies a portfolio of branded and private-label architectural paints, stains, varnishes, industrial products, wood finishes products, wood preservatives, applicators, corrosion inhibitors, aerosols, caulks, and adhesives to retailers, including home centers and hardware stores, and dedicated dealers and distributors. The Performance Coatings Group segment develops and sells industrial coatings for wood finishing and general industrial applications; automotive refinish products; protective and marine coatings; coil coatings; packaging coatings; and performance-based resins and colorants. This segment serves retailers, dealers, jobbers, licensees, and other third-party distributors. The company operates in North America, South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The Sherwin-Williams Company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| FCF Yield | 3.0% |
| Basic Materials Sector Avg FCF Yield | 3.5% |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $2.7B |
| Market Cap | $87.2B |
| P/E Ratio | 33.1x |
The Sherwin-Williams Company's FCF yield of 3.0% is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sherwin-Williams Company's (SHW) free cash flow yield?
The Sherwin-Williams Company's (SHW) free cash flow yield is 3.0%. That is below the Basic Materials sector average (3.5%).
Is SHW's free cash flow yield good?
At 3.0%, SHW's free cash flow yield is considered weak — yields above 10% are generally excellent, 7–10% good, 4–7% fair, and below 4% weak, though context varies by sector and growth stage.
How much free cash flow does The Sherwin-Williams Company generate?
The Sherwin-Williams Company generated $2.7B in free cash flow, against a market cap of $87.2B.
How is free cash flow yield calculated?
Free cash flow yield = (Free Cash Flow ÷ Market Capitalization) × 100%. Free cash flow equals operating cash flow minus capital expenditures.
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