Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 9.44% is in line with its 5-year average of 10.09%, around the middle of its 5-year range (6.38%–14.19%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 10.15% below its 12-month average of 10.50%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
9.44%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
10.50%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
10.69%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
10.09%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
9.38%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
8.61%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
8.15%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-10.15%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-11.74%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-6.51%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+0.57%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+9.61%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+15.81%
SECTOR MEDIAN · BASIC MATERIALS
8.81%
median of 40 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+7.10%
vs the sector median at left
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Market Cap
$78.31B
Net Profit Margin
9.44%
TTM Avg
10.50%
3Y Avg
10.69%
5Y Avg
10.09%
Market Cap
$90.02B
Net Profit Margin
23.54%
TTM Avg
7.98%
3Y Avg
9.72%
5Y Avg
10.40%
Market Cap
$66.33B
Net Profit Margin
16.91%
TTM Avg
14.18%
3Y Avg
16.10%
5Y Avg
17.67%
Market Cap
$62.20B
Net Profit Margin
32.14%
TTM Avg
23.02%
3Y Avg
15.28%
5Y Avg
16.07%
Market Cap
$98.19B
Net Profit Margin
44.93%
TTM Avg
25.05%
3Y Avg
6.21%
5Y Avg
9.87%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $78.31B | 9.44% | 10.50% | 10.69% | 10.09% |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL)vs › | $75.64B | 12.80% | 13.16% | 10.75% | 6.94% |
| CRH plc (CRH)vs › | $66.73B | 9.04% | 10.02% | 10.69% | 9.27% |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX)vs › | $90.02B | 23.54% | 7.98% | 9.72% | 10.40% |
| Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD)vs › | $66.33B | 16.91% | 14.18% | 16.10% | 17.67% |
| Vale S.A. (VALE)vs › | $63.07B | 7.06% | 11.33% | 21.16% | 23.03% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation (B)vs › | $62.20B | 32.14% | 23.02% | 15.28% | 16.07% |
| Corteva, Inc. (CTVA)vs › | $59.69B | 6.50% | 5.83% | 5.62% | 6.42% |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM)vs › | $98.19B | 44.93% | 25.05% | 6.21% | 9.87% |
| Nucor Corporation (NUE)vs › | $56.38B | 6.82% | 5.98% | 10.83% | 10.94% |
Operating Margin
16.1%
Net Profit Margin
9.4%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 9.44% |
| 2025-12-31 | 8.52% |
| 2025-09-30 | 13.10% |
| 2025-06-30 | 11.95% |
| 2025-03-31 | 9.50% |
| 2024-12-31 | 9.06% |
| 2024-09-30 | 13.08% |
| 2024-06-30 | 14.19% |
| 2024-03-31 | 9.41% |
| 2023-12-31 | 6.78% |
| 2023-09-30 | 12.45% |
| 2023-06-30 | 12.72% |
| 2023-03-31 | 8.77% |
| 2022-12-31 | 7.39% |
| 2022-09-30 | 11.33% |
| 2022-06-30 | 9.84% |
| 2022-03-31 | 7.42% |
| 2021-12-31 | 6.38% |
| 2021-09-30 | 9.76% |
| 2021-06-30 | 12.06% |
| 2021-03-31 | 8.80% |
| 2020-12-31 | 9.07% |
| 2020-09-30 | 13.78% |
| 2020-06-30 | 12.94% |
| 2020-03-31 | 7.76% |
| 2019-12-31 | 6.04% |
| 2019-09-30 | 11.84% |
| 2019-06-30 | 9.66% |
| 2019-03-31 | 6.07% |
| 2018-12-31 | 2.48% |
| 2018-09-30 | 7.48% |
| 2018-06-30 | 8.45% |
| 2018-03-31 | 6.31% |
| 2017-12-31 | 22.55% |
| 2017-09-30 | 7.02% |
| 2017-06-30 | 8.54% |
| 2017-03-31 | 8.66% |
| 2016-12-31 | 7.30% |
| 2016-09-30 | 11.79% |
| 2016-06-30 | 11.74% |
| 2016-03-31 | 6.41% |
| 2015-12-31 | 7.57% |
| 2015-09-30 | 11.83% |
| 2015-06-30 | 11.12% |
| 2015-03-31 | 5.34% |
| 2014-12-31 | 5.14% |
| 2014-09-30 | 10.29% |
| 2014-06-30 | 9.52% |
| 2014-03-31 | 4.86% |
| 2013-12-31 | 4.70% |
| 2013-09-30 | 9.18% |
| 2013-06-30 | 9.42% |
| 2013-03-31 | 5.33% |
| 2012-12-31 | 5.28% |
| 2012-09-30 | 8.95% |
| 2012-06-30 | 8.78% |
| 2012-03-31 | 4.65% |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.70% |
| 2011-09-30 | 7.24% |
| 2011-06-30 | 7.61% |
| 2011-03-31 | 3.68% |
| 2010-12-31 | 3.85% |
| 2010-09-30 | 8.07% |
| 2010-06-30 | 8.48% |
| 2010-03-31 | 2.08% |
| 2009-12-31 | 4.09% |
| 2009-09-30 | 8.77% |
| 2009-06-30 | 8.11% |
| 2009-03-31 | 2.40% |
| 2008-12-31 | 2.95% |
| 2008-09-30 | 7.81% |
| 2008-06-30 | 7.70% |
| 2008-03-31 | 4.37% |
| 2007-12-31 | 5.44% |
| 2007-09-30 | 9.12% |
| 2007-06-30 | 9.22% |
| 2007-03-31 | 6.37% |
| 2006-12-31 | 5.50% |
| 2006-09-30 | 8.46% |
| 2006-06-30 | 8.67% |
| 2006-03-31 | 6.43% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.39% |
| 2005-09-30 | 7.67% |
| 2005-06-30 | 7.80% |
| 2005-03-31 | 5.41% |
| 2004-12-31 | 5.50% |
| 2004-09-30 | 7.92% |
| 2004-06-30 | 7.81% |
| 2004-03-31 | 3.90% |
| 2003-12-31 | 5.51% |
| 2003-09-30 | 8.00% |
| 2003-06-30 | 7.48% |
| 2003-03-31 | 2.68% |
| 2002-12-31 | 4.94% |
| 2002-09-30 | 7.81% |
| 2002-06-30 | 7.40% |
