The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) fair value analysis

S&P 500 · Updated 2026-09-07

The Sherwin-Williams Company is a manufacturer and seller of paints, coatings, and related products for both residential and commercial applications. The company operates manufacturing facilities and distributes its products across North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets through a combination of company-operated stores and third-party retailers.

Forward Fair Value verdict

Undervalued

Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model, SHW is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value.

SHW currently ranks #14 of 27 Basic Materials stocks by discount to Forward Fair Value. It has screened as Undervalued for 3 consecutive weekly runs.

Last price: $333.71
Sector: Basic Materials
12-month range: $294.86–$356.36

Derived indicators

Coarse bands from TickrTrends' weekly models; exact figures are part of the full report.

Quality grade: F
Leverage: High
Margin trend: Stable
Revenue growth: Modest
RSI zone: Oversold
52-week position: The upper-middle quarter of its range

What our data shows for SHW

Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for SHW, built from quarterly earnings records.
Shares are trading in the middle of their 12-month price range of $294.86–$356.36.
The 14-day relative strength index sits at an oversold 30.

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How Forward Fair Value works

TickrTrends computes a Forward Fair Value for every covered stock each week: a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple is applied to the analyst-consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year. Every input window is validated for continuity and every result is screened for plausibility before publication.

Recent SHW news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for SHW is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.

Is Sherwin-Williams Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq? (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-09-03)
TickrTrends take: Sherwin-Williams operates in the Basic Materials sector where valuation multiples can fluctuate significantly based on commodity prices and construction activity. TickrTrends' current assessment identifies SHW as undervalued, which suggests the market price may not fully reflect the company's underlying fundamentals or earnings power relative to peers in its sector. A valuation-focused reader should monitor whether the stock's relative performance against the Nasdaq continues to diverge, as this gap could indicate either a valuation opportunity or a signal that market sentiment has shifted regarding the company's growth prospects.
Sherwin-Williams Stock Outlook: Is Wall Street Bullish or Bearish? (finance.yahoo.com, 2026-08-13)
TickrTrends take: Sherwin-Williams operates in the Basic Materials sector where valuation metrics become particularly important given cyclical demand patterns and raw material cost pressures. TickrTrends currently derives an Undervalued verdict for SHW, suggesting the market may not be fully pricing in the company's earnings power or competitive positioning relative to its fundamentals. For valuation-focused readers, monitoring how Wall Street sentiment translates into earnings estimate revisions and price target adjustments will be key to determining whether the current undervaluation assessment holds or represents a temporary market inefficiency.
The Sherwin-Williams Company 2026 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:SHW) 2026-07-29 (seekingalpha.com, 2026-07-29)
TickrTrends take: Sherwin-Williams' second quarter 2026 results come at a time when TickrTrends' analysis indicates the stock trades below its derived fair value estimate in the Basic Materials sector. Investors focused on valuation metrics should examine the company's margin trends and cash generation during the earnings call to understand whether the undervaluation reflects temporary operational headwinds or a durable disconnect between market price and intrinsic value. The presentation will be particularly relevant for assessing whether recent performance supports or challenges the current undervalued designation.

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TickrTrends weekly updates

2026-09-07 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
2026-09-06 — SHW's momentum indicator has declined from a B rating to none this week, while the relative strength index has shifted from the neutral zone into oversold territory. These movements suggest weakening near-term price momentum and suggest the stock may be trading below typical price levels relative to recent activity. The current valuation verdict remains undervalued.
2026-08-31 — TickrTrends initiated weekly Forward Fair Value coverage of this stock.

Frequently asked questions

Is SHW stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-09-07), SHW is trading at a 10–25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is SHW's TickrTrends verdict?

SHW's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does SHW compare to other Basic Materials stocks?

SHW ranks #14 of 27 Basic Materials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage when sorted by discount to Forward Fair Value.

Is SHW overbought or oversold?

SHW's 14-day RSI is in the oversold zone on TickrTrends' latest weekly data.

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