Company / Free Cash Flow
Sherwin-Williams Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$2.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.3B / $2.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+27.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 109
Materials
What the data says
Among 109 Materials companies, Sherwin-Williams is in the top 6% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.1B in FY2018 to $2.7B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.4%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Remained stable around $2.7B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +27.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +9.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 6% in MaterialsTop 6% of 109This company $2.7B Sector average $394.3M
▼
+573.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +9.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 27.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #6 out of 109 companies in the Materials sector.
- Lowest free cash flow in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.01 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 58.1%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.7B | +27.4% |
| FY2024 | $2.1B | -20.9% |
| FY2023 | $2.6B | +106.5% |
| FY2022 | $1.3B | -36.0% |
| FY2021 | $2.0B | +17.7% |
| FY2020 | $1.7B | +1.9% |
| FY2019 | $1.7B | +55.3% |
| FY2018 | $1.1B | -35.6% |
| FY2017 | $1.7B | +55.3% |
| FY2016 | $1.1B | +16.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026