Forward PE Ratio: 28.15
The forward PE ratio is 28.15 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (28.15) = Close Price ($332.03) / Consensus Forward EPS ($11.74)
SHW Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
28.15
SHW Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Market Cap
$81.89B
Forward PE Ratio
28.15
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $81.89B | 28.15 |
| Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)vs › | $85.74B | 28.62 |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $76.84B | 33.10 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $86.97B | 20.79 |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $69.73B | 17.34 |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $65.88B | 22.46 |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $101.21B | 9.37 |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $61.71B | 9.47 |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $60.64B | 6.92 |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $56.09B | 22.73 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
31.7
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
28.1
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $11.74 implies +12.7% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $10.42.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $332.03 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $11.74 | $11.47 – $12.06 | 13 | 28.3x |
| 2027-12-31 | $13.22 | $12.65 – $13.83 | 14 | 25.1x |
| 2028-12-31 | $14.80 | $13.49 – $16.21 | 7 | 22.4x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?
- The forward PE ratio for SHW stock is 28.15.
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About The Sherwin-Williams Company
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.
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Heidi G. Petz