PE Ratio: 29.60

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 29.60 is 11% below its 5-year average of 33.42, near the low end of its 5-year range (26.08–48.24).

As of 2026-09-15T14:06:50.359Z. 8.69% below its 12-month average of 32.42.

PE Ratio (29.60) = Close Price ($321.16) / Diluted TTM EPS ($10.85)

SHW PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 29.6, P/E is near its 20-year median — higher than 60% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

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

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?

The P/E ratio for SHW stock is 29.60.

Is The Sherwin-Williams Company's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 29.60 is 11% below its 5-year average of 33.42, near the low end of its 5-year range (26.08–48.24).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 32.42.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 33.43.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 33.42.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 32.49.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 30.57.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for SHW stock is 26.85.

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