Company / Return on Equity (ROE)
Sherwin-Williams Return on Equity (ROE) History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Return on Equity (ROE)
55.9%
FY2025
5-year range
37.4% / 66.2%
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-15.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 113
Materials
What the data says
Among 113 Materials companies, Sherwin-Williams is in the top 1% for return on equity (roe). Return on Equity (ROE) has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from 29.7% in FY2020 to 66.2% in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
55.9% in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +26.1%. Ranks 1st among 113 companies in Materials.
Declined from 64.3% to 55.9% over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Return on Equity (ROE) over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- -9.3pp
- 5-Year Change
- +26.1pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Sector benchmark
+659.2% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, return on equity (roe) decreased 15.6% year-over-year.
- Currently 65.8pp above the Materials sector average.
- Peak return on equity (roe) was recorded in FY2024.
- Lowest return on equity (roe) 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 Equity (ROE)Value | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 55.9% | -15.6% |
| FY2024 | 66.2% | +3.0% |
| FY2023 | 64.3% | -1.3% |
| FY2022 | 65.1% | +74.2% |
| FY2021 | 37.4% | +25.8% |
| FY2020 | 29.7% | -37.3% |
| FY2019 | 47.4% | -21.4% |
| FY2018 | 60.3% | +27.3% |
| FY2017 | 47.4% | -21.4% |
| FY2016 | 60.3% | -20.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC Form 10-K · Last checked Jun 30, 2026