Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

Latest as of September 2025: 0.295x

Based on the latest financial reports, Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) has a cash flow conversion efficiency ratio of 0.295x as of September 2025. Cash flow conversion efficiency measures how effectively a company's net assets (equity) generate operating cash flow. It is calculated by dividing operating cash flow ($1.31 Billion) by net assets ($4.43 Billion). A higher ratio indicates that the company is more efficient at using its equity to generate cash flow from its core operations. See SHW net asset quality score to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.

Sherwin-Williams Co - Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Trend (1989–2024)

This chart illustrates how Sherwin-Williams Co's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. Check Sherwin-Williams Co cash flow quality index to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.

Sherwin-Williams Co Competitors by Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency

The table below lists competitors of Sherwin-Williams Co ranked by their cash flow conversion efficiency.

Company Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
NYSE:MRSH
0.141x
Comcast Corp
NASDAQ:CMCSA
0.078x
Ping An Insurance Group Co of China Ltd
SHG:601318
0.001x
U.S. Bancorp
NYSE:USB
0.053x
AXA SA
PA:CS
0.131x
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
F:ICK
0.325x
Datadog Inc
NASDAQ:DDOG
0.084x
Medtronic PLC
XETRA:2M6
0.052x

Annual Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency for Sherwin-Williams Co (1989–2024)

The table below shows the annual cash flow conversion efficiency of Sherwin-Williams Co from 1989 to 2024. For the full company profile with market capitalisation and key ratios, see Sherwin-Williams Co market cap and net worth.

Year Net Assets Operating Cash Flow Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency Change
2024-12-31 $4.05 Billion $3.15 Billion 0.778x -17.88%
2023-12-31 $3.72 Billion $3.52 Billion 0.948x +53.14%
2022-12-31 $3.10 Billion $1.92 Billion 0.619x -32.80%
2021-12-31 $2.44 Billion $2.24 Billion 0.921x -2.44%
2020-12-31 $3.61 Billion $3.41 Billion 0.944x +67.68%
2019-12-31 $4.12 Billion $2.32 Billion 0.563x +8.06%
2018-12-31 $3.73 Billion $1.94 Billion 0.521x +0.88%
2017-12-31 $3.65 Billion $1.88 Billion 0.516x -25.86%
2016-12-31 $1.88 Billion $1.31 Billion 0.697x -58.23%
2015-12-31 $867.91 Million $1.45 Billion 1.668x +53.66%
2014-12-31 $996.47 Million $1.08 Billion 1.085x +77.71%
2013-12-31 $1.77 Billion $1.08 Billion 0.611x +23.25%
2012-12-31 $1.79 Billion $887.89 Million 0.496x +2.16%
2011-12-31 $1.52 Billion $735.81 Million 0.485x +10.49%
2010-12-31 $1.61 Billion $706.59 Million 0.439x -23.82%
2009-12-31 $1.49 Billion $859.19 Million 0.576x +5.60%
2008-12-31 $1.61 Billion $876.23 Million 0.546x +11.43%
2007-12-31 $1.79 Billion $874.54 Million 0.490x +19.60%
2006-12-31 $1.99 Billion $815.84 Million 0.409x -1.12%
2005-12-31 $1.73 Billion $716.70 Million 0.414x +25.53%
2004-12-31 $1.65 Billion $544.68 Million 0.330x -13.89%
2003-12-31 $1.46 Billion $558.93 Million 0.383x -8.02%
2002-12-31 $1.34 Billion $558.92 Million 0.417x +10.33%
2001-12-31 $1.49 Billion $561.65 Million 0.378x +19.92%
2000-12-31 $1.47 Billion $463.34 Million 0.315x +10.22%
1999-12-31 $1.70 Billion $485.10 Million 0.286x +2.42%
1998-12-31 $1.72 Billion $478.50 Million 0.279x +1.02%
1997-12-31 $1.59 Billion $439.50 Million 0.276x +13.99%
1996-12-31 $1.40 Billion $339.30 Million 0.242x +3.82%
1995-12-31 $1.21 Billion $282.70 Million 0.233x -1.93%
1994-12-31 $1.05 Billion $250.50 Million 0.238x -3.37%
1993-12-31 $1.03 Billion $254.30 Million 0.246x +4.13%
1992-12-31 $905.80 Million $214.10 Million 0.236x +51.41%
1991-12-31 $868.00 Million $135.50 Million 0.156x -22.94%
1990-12-31 $763.70 Million $154.70 Million 0.203x -20.59%
1989-12-31 $667.60 Million $170.30 Million 0.255x --

About Sherwin-Williams Co

NYSE:SHW USA Specialty Chemicals
Market Cap
$84.49 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#310 Global
#160 in USA
Share Price
$340.85
Change (1 day)
-1.16%
52-Week Range
$293.00 - $375.23
All Time High
$399.71
About

The Sherwin-Williams Company engages in the development, manufacture, distribution, and sale of paint, coatings, and related products to professional, industrial, commercial and retail customers. It operates through three segments: Paint Stores Group, Consumer Brands Group, and Performance Coatings Group. The Paint Stores Group segment offers architectural paint and coatings; protective and marin… Read more