Company / Operating Cash Flow
Sherwin-Williams Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$3.5B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.9B / $3.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+9.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 121
Materials
What the data says
Among 121 Materials companies, Sherwin-Williams is in the top 5% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.3B in FY2018 to $3.5B in FY2023.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.5B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +12.2%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Remained stable around $3.5B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +21.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +12.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 5% in MaterialsTop 5% of 121This company $3.5B Sector average $878.9M
▼
+292.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +12.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 9.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #6 out of 121 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2023.
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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.5B | +9.5% |
| FY2024 | $3.2B | -10.5% |
| FY2023 | $3.5B | +83.4% |
| FY2022 | $1.9B | -17.3% |
| FY2021 | $2.3B | +19.4% |
| FY2020 | $1.9B | +3.2% |
| FY2019 | $1.9B | +44.0% |
| FY2018 | $1.3B | -30.5% |
| FY2017 | $1.9B | +44.0% |
| FY2016 | $1.3B | +20.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026