Company / Return on Assets (ROA)
Sherwin-Williams Return on Assets (ROA) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Assets (ROA)
9.9%
FY2025
5-year range
7.5% / 11.3%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-12.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#12 of 120
Materials
What the data says
Among 120 Materials companies, Sherwin-Williams is in the top 10% for return on assets (roa). Return on Assets (ROA) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 5.4% in FY2020 to 16.8% in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
9.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +4.5%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Declined from 10.4% to 9.9% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Assets (ROA) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +1.0pp
- 5-Year Change
- +4.5pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+720.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on assets (roa) decreased 12.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 11.5pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on assets (roa) was recorded in FY2016.
- Lowest return on assets (roa) in the period was in FY2020.
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 | Return on Assets (ROA)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 9.9% | -12.6% |
| FY2024 | 11.3% | +9.0% |
| FY2023 | 10.4% | +16.4% |
| FY2022 | 8.9% | +18.4% |
| FY2021 | 7.5% | +39.6% |
| FY2020 | 5.4% | -40.1% |
| FY2019 | 9.0% | +58.7% |
| FY2018 | 5.7% | -34.4% |
| FY2017 | 8.7% | -48.2% |
| FY2016 | 16.8% | +27.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026