Basis: Current FMP quote-based enterprise value / four-quarter revenue. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the EV/Sales ratio high or low?
The EV/Sales ratio of 3.78x is in line with its estimated 5-year average of 4.02x, around the middle of its estimated 5-year range (3.01x–5.31x).
As of 2026-09-15T20:06:02.866Z. 7.76% below its estimated 12-month average of 4.10x.
Calculation as of: 2026-09-15T20:06:02.866Z.
Quote observation: 2026-09-15T20:00:00.000Z. Amounts in USD. The price header may show a later quote.
FMP input reference: 8e3e36c0fe0a9fadd7b298b0fdad81ceed494d07f932cc7f692fac394e274a76
Historical values estimate market capitalization from statement-period weighted shares. Comparisons with the current quote-based value are approximate. Only filing versions delivered by FMP are available for the historical calculation. Historical series through 2026-09-11.
Historical values estimate market capitalization from statement-period weighted shares. Comparisons with the current quote-based value are approximate. Only filing versions delivered by FMP are available for the historical calculation.
EV/SALES RATIO
3.78x
EV/SALES RATIO AVG TTM
4.10x
EV/SALES RATIO AVG 3Y
4.16x
EV/SALES RATIO AVG 5Y
4.02x
EV/SALES RATIO AVG 10Y
3.69x
EV/SALES RATIO AVG 15Y
3.15x
EV/SALES RATIO AVG 20Y
2.64x
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-7.76%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-9.13%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-5.96%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+2.32%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+20.09%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+43.25%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
3.22x
median of 51 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+17.39%
vs the sector median at left
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Market Cap
$78.43B
EV/Sales Ratio
3.78x
TTM Avg
4.10x
3Y Avg
4.16x
5Y Avg
4.02x
Market Cap
$83.84B
EV/Sales Ratio
3.71x
TTM Avg
3.79x
3Y Avg
2.93x
5Y Avg
2.58x
Market Cap
$71.54B
EV/Sales Ratio
3.40x
TTM Avg
3.91x
3Y Avg
3.09x
5Y Avg
2.98x
Market Cap
$68.15B
EV/Sales Ratio
22.07x
TTM Avg
26.27x
3Y Avg
24.35x
5Y Avg
21.16x
Market Cap
$64.71B
EV/Sales Ratio
6.50x
TTM Avg
6.45x
3Y Avg
6.19x
5Y Avg
5.97x
| NAME | MARKET CAP | EV/SALES RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $78.43B | 3.78x | 4.10x | 4.16x | 4.02x |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $77.29B | 5.10x | 5.30x | 4.95x | 4.72x |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $83.84B | 3.71x | 3.79x | 2.93x | 2.58x |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $71.54B | 3.40x | 3.91x | 3.09x | 2.98x |
| Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM)vs › | $68.15B | 22.07x | 26.27x | 24.35x | 21.16x |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $64.71B | 6.50x | 6.45x | 6.19x | 5.97x |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $61.71B | 1.82x | 1.97x | 1.68x | 1.68x |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $58.93B | 1.76x | 1.50x | 1.28x | 1.19x |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $58.59B | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $99.71B | 4.10x | 3.43x | 2.96x | 2.81x |
Enterprise Value (EV) = Market Cap + Total Debt - Cash
Sales = Total Revenue (TTM)
EV/Sales is commonly used because:
Note: EV/Sales does not include margin, debt maturity, cash conversion, or growth durability by itself.
EV/Sales = Enterprise Value / Revenue (TTM)
Enterprise value to sales compares total company value to revenue, useful across capital structures and for unprofitable companies.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | EV/SALES RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | 3.84x |
| 2026-09-10 | 3.78x |
| 2026-09-09 | 3.82x |
| 2026-09-08 | 3.87x |
| 2026-09-04 | 3.95x |
| 2026-09-03 | 3.93x |
| 2026-09-02 | 3.92x |
| 2026-09-01 | 3.91x |
| 2026-08-31 | 4.00x |
| 2026-08-28 | 4.06x |
| 2026-08-27 | 4.06x |
| 2026-08-26 | 4.10x |
| 2026-08-25 | 4.12x |
| 2026-08-24 | 4.08x |
| 2026-08-21 | 4.08x |
| 2026-08-20 | 4.08x |
| 2026-08-19 | 4.15x |
| 2026-08-18 | 4.07x |
| 2026-08-17 | 4.11x |
| 2026-08-14 | 4.21x |
| 2026-08-13 | 4.23x |
| 2026-08-12 | 4.22x |
| 2026-08-11 | 4.26x |
| 2026-08-10 | 4.24x |
| 2026-08-07 | 4.31x |
| 2026-08-06 | 4.25x |
| 2026-08-05 | 4.31x |
| 2026-08-04 | 4.23x |
| 2026-08-03 | 4.16x |
| 2026-07-31 | 4.02x |
| 2026-07-30 | 4.06x |
| 2026-07-29 | 4.05x |
| 2026-07-28 | 4.24x |
| 2026-07-27 | 3.96x |
| 2026-07-24 | 3.86x |
| 2026-07-23 | 3.79x |
| 2026-07-22 | 3.88x |
| 2026-07-21 | 3.87x |
| 2026-07-20 | 3.92x |
| 2026-07-17 | 4.00x |
| 2026-07-16 | 4.07x |
| 2026-07-15 | 4.01x |
| 2026-07-14 | 3.97x |
| 2026-07-13 | 3.98x |
| 2026-07-10 | 4.03x |
| 2026-07-09 | 4.01x |
| 2026-07-08 | 3.99x |
| 2026-07-07 | 4.11x |
| 2026-07-06 | 4.19x |
| 2026-07-02 | 4.22x |
| 2026-07-01 | 4.15x |
| 2026-06-30 | 4.14x |
| 2026-06-29 | 4.14x |
| 2026-06-26 | 4.13x |
| 2026-06-25 | 4.08x |
| 2026-06-24 | 4.02x |
| 2026-06-23 | 3.91x |
| 2026-06-22 | 3.85x |
| 2026-06-18 | 3.89x |
| 2026-06-17 | 3.82x |
| 2026-06-16 | 3.91x |
| 2026-06-15 | 3.89x |
| 2026-06-12 | 3.86x |
| 2026-06-11 | 3.85x |
| 2026-06-10 | 3.72x |
| 2026-06-09 | 3.79x |
| 2026-06-08 | 3.67x |
| 2026-06-05 | 3.73x |
| 2026-06-04 | 3.68x |
| 2026-06-03 | 3.64x |
| 2026-06-02 | 3.60x |
| 2026-06-01 | 3.62x |
| 2026-05-29 | 3.72x |
| 2026-05-28 | 3.73x |
| 2026-05-27 | 3.78x |
| 2026-05-26 | 3.79x |
| 2026-05-22 | 3.77x |
| 2026-05-21 | 3.77x |
| 2026-05-20 | 3.76x |
| 2026-05-19 | 3.67x |
| 2026-05-18 | 3.71x |
| 2026-05-15 | 3.68x |
| 2026-05-14 | 3.77x |
| 2026-05-13 | 3.74x |
| 2026-05-12 | 3.80x |
| 2026-05-11 | 3.81x |
| 2026-05-08 | 3.85x |
| 2026-05-07 | 3.89x |
| 2026-05-06 | 3.92x |
| 2026-05-05 | 3.81x |
| 2026-05-04 | 3.79x |
| 2026-05-01 | 3.86x |
| 2026-04-30 | 3.90x |
| 2026-04-29 | 3.86x |
| 2026-04-28 | 3.96x |
| 2026-04-27 | 4.09x |
| 2026-04-24 | 4.10x |
| 2026-04-23 | 4.10x |
| 2026-04-22 | 4.08x |
| 2026-04-21 | 4.07x |
| 2026-04-20 | 4.17x |
| 2026-04-17 | 4.19x |
| 2026-04-16 | 4.06x |
| 2026-04-15 | 4.01x |
| 2026-04-14 | 4.06x |
| 2026-04-13 | 4.07x |
| 2026-04-10 | 4.09x |
| 2026-04-09 | 4.08x |
| 2026-04-08 | 4.08x |
| 2026-04-07 | 3.85x |
| 2026-04-06 | 3.88x |
| 2026-04-02 | 3.90x |
| 2026-04-01 | 3.98x |
| 2026-03-31 | 3.92x |
| 2026-03-30 | 3.87x |
| 2026-03-27 | 3.87x |
| 2026-03-26 | 3.91x |
| 2026-03-25 | 3.94x |
| 2026-03-24 | 3.85x |
| 2026-03-23 | 3.85x |
| 2026-03-20 | 3.74x |
| 2026-03-19 | 3.82x |
| 2026-03-18 | 3.83x |
| 2026-03-17 | 3.92x |
| 2026-03-16 | 3.95x |
| 2026-03-13 | 3.92x |
| 2026-03-12 | 3.89x |
| 2026-03-11 | 3.95x |
| 2026-03-10 | 4.03x |
| 2026-03-09 | 4.06x |
| 2026-03-06 | 4.02x |
| 2026-03-05 | 4.08x |
| 2026-03-04 | 4.21x |
| 2026-03-03 | 4.22x |
| 2026-03-02 | 4.30x |
| 2026-02-27 | 4.37x |
| 2026-02-26 | 4.34x |
| 2026-02-25 | 4.31x |
| 2026-02-24 | 4.39x |
| 2026-02-23 | 4.38x |
| 2026-02-20 | 4.35x |
| 2026-02-19 | 4.40x |
| 2026-02-18 | 4.49x |
| 2026-02-17 | 4.51x |
| 2026-02-13 | 4.52x |
| 2026-02-12 | 4.56x |
| 2026-02-11 | 4.50x |
| 2026-02-10 | 4.47x |
| 2026-02-09 | 4.43x |
| 2026-02-06 | 4.45x |
| 2026-02-05 | 4.44x |
| 2026-02-04 | 4.52x |
| 2026-02-03 | 4.42x |
| 2026-02-02 | 4.39x |
| 2026-01-30 | 4.37x |
| 2026-01-29 | 4.37x |
| 2026-01-28 | 4.31x |
| 2026-01-27 | 4.28x |
| 2026-01-26 | 4.30x |
| 2026-01-23 | 4.30x |
| 2026-01-22 | 4.32x |
| 2026-01-21 | 4.38x |
| 2026-01-20 | 4.28x |
| 2026-01-16 | 4.40x |
| 2026-01-15 | 4.38x |
| 2026-01-14 | 4.36x |
| 2026-01-13 | 4.38x |
| 2026-01-12 | 4.40x |
| 2026-01-09 | 4.35x |
| 2026-01-08 | 4.22x |
| 2026-01-07 | 4.12x |
| 2026-01-06 | 4.21x |
| 2026-01-05 | 4.13x |
| 2026-01-02 | 4.08x |
| 2025-12-31 | 4.04x |
| 2025-12-30 | 4.06x |
| 2025-12-29 | 4.05x |
| 2025-12-26 | 4.05x |
| 2025-12-24 | 4.05x |
| 2025-12-23 | 4.04x |
| 2025-12-22 | 4.04x |
| 2025-12-19 | 4.01x |
| 2025-12-18 | 4.05x |
| 2025-12-17 | 4.08x |
| 2025-12-16 | 4.08x |
| 2025-12-15 | 4.09x |
| 2025-12-12 | 4.09x |
| 2025-12-11 | 4.10x |
| 2025-12-10 | 4.06x |
| 2025-12-09 | 4.01x |
| 2025-12-08 | 4.07x |
| 2025-12-05 | 4.14x |
| 2025-12-04 | 4.16x |
| 2025-12-03 | 4.20x |
| 2025-12-02 | 4.18x |
| 2025-12-01 | 4.23x |
| 2025-11-28 | 4.25x |
| 2025-11-26 | 4.25x |
| 2025-11-25 | 4.24x |
| 2025-11-24 | 4.19x |
| 2025-11-21 | 4.18x |
| 2025-11-20 | 4.08x |
| 2025-11-19 | 4.10x |
| 2025-11-18 | 4.04x |
| 2025-11-17 | 4.07x |
| 2025-11-14 | 4.13x |
| 2025-11-13 | 4.20x |
| 2025-11-12 | 4.26x |
| 2025-11-11 | 4.26x |
| 2025-11-10 | 4.24x |
| 2025-11-07 | 4.21x |
| 2025-11-06 | 4.14x |
| 2025-11-05 | 4.16x |
| 2025-11-04 | 4.24x |
| 2025-11-03 | 4.27x |
| 2025-10-31 | 4.26x |
| 2025-10-30 | 4.29x |
| 2025-10-29 | 4.27x |
| 2025-10-28 | 4.41x |
| 2025-10-27 | 4.21x |
| 2025-10-24 | 4.19x |
| 2025-10-23 | 4.16x |
| 2025-10-22 | 4.18x |
| 2025-10-21 | 4.24x |
| 2025-10-20 | 4.16x |
| 2025-10-17 | 4.15x |
| 2025-10-16 | 4.16x |
| 2025-10-15 | 4.17x |
| 2025-10-14 | 4.20x |
| 2025-10-13 | 4.17x |
| 2025-10-10 | 4.17x |
| 2025-10-09 | 4.18x |
| 2025-10-08 | 4.23x |
| 2025-10-07 | 4.22x |
| 2025-10-06 | 4.22x |
| 2025-10-03 | 4.32x |
| 2025-10-02 | 4.30x |
| 2025-10-01 | 4.27x |
| 2025-09-30 | 4.32x |
| 2025-09-29 | 4.28x |
| 2025-09-26 | 4.27x |
| 2025-09-25 | 4.25x |
| 2025-09-24 | 4.28x |
| 2025-09-23 | 4.30x |
| 2025-09-22 | 4.32x |
| 2025-09-19 | 4.33x |
| 2025-09-18 | 4.36x |
| 2025-09-17 | 4.36x |
| 2025-09-16 | 4.40x |
| 2025-09-15 | 4.44x |
| 2025-09-12 | 4.47x |
| 2025-09-11 | 4.57x |
| 2025-09-10 | 4.44x |
| 2025-09-09 | 4.49x |
| 2025-09-08 | 4.64x |
| 2025-09-05 | 4.61x |
| 2025-09-04 | 4.53x |
| 2025-09-03 | 4.50x |
| 2025-09-02 | 4.48x |
| 2025-08-29 | 4.53x |
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