Sherwin-Williams Co Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency
Sherwin-Williams Co cash flow conversion efficiency. 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.
Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency of Sherwin-Williams Co (1989–2024)
Cash flow conversion efficiency of Sherwin-Williams Co from 1989 to 2024. This chart illustrates how Sherwin-Williams Co's cash flow conversion efficiency has evolved over time, based on yearly financial data. View current stock price of Sherwin-Williams Co for real-time trading data and today's change.
Sherwin-Williams Co Cash Flow Conversion Ratio Explained
Sherwin-Williams Co cash flow conversion ratio divides operating cash flow by net assets, so a higher ratio means more cash generated from each unit of shareholder equity.
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. Also see Sherwin-Williams Co market cap and net worth for the company's overall valuation and market capitalisation.
| Company | Cash Flow Conversion Efficiency |
|---|---|
|
Trane Technologies plc
NYSE:TT
|
0.136x |
|
PNC Financial Services Group Inc
NYSE:PNC
|
0.030x |
|
Samsung Electronics Co Pref
KO:005935
|
0.181x |
|
Zurich Insurance Group AG
SW:ZURN
|
0.498x |
|
National Grid PLC ADR
NYSE:NGG
|
0.088x |
|
Intuit Inc
NASDAQ:INTU
|
0.070x |
|
Xiaomi Corporation
F:3CP
|
0.031x |
|
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
NYSE:RCL
|
0.178x |
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. Review Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW) free cash flow to assess how much free cash flow the company generates relative to operating cash flow.
| 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
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