SHW EV/EBITDA: current value, 10-year range and year-by-year history
Cash & Leverage
SHW's ev/ebitda is lower than 65% of the last 10 years.
EV/EBITDA History
SHW EV/EBITDA by year
Yearly range of SHW’s ev/ebitda from 2016 to 2026. Over the full period it ranged from 12.5 to 33.1, averaging 21.8.
| Year | Low | Average | High | Year-end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19.3 | 21.8 | 24.4 | 21.6 |
| 2025 | 20.3 | 22.5 | 24.7 | 21.6 |
| 2024 | 20.1 | 23.1 | 26.1 | 21.8 |
| 2023 | 17.2 | 19.9 | 22.0 | 21.9 |
| 2022 | 19.5 | 24.6 | 32.0 | 22.3 |
| 2021 | 20.4 | 24.8 | 33.1 | 33.1 |
| 2020 | 16.3 | 21.9 | 24.9 | 22.4 |
| 2019 | 19.4 | 23.0 | 25.7 | 22.3 |
| 2018 | 17.2 | 20.0 | 22.6 | 19.9 |
| 2017 | 13.9 | 19.0 | 24.0 | 23.8 |
| 2016 | 12.5 | 13.9 | 14.9 | 13.9 |
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An acquisition-style valuation multiple: Enterprise Value (market cap + net debt) divided by operating earnings before accounting adjustments. Compares companies fairly regardless of their capital structure.
(Market Cap + Net Debt) / EBITDAUnlike P/E, this metric accounts for debt — two companies with identical operations but different leverage will show similar EV/EBITDA. Low vs history suggests the total business is modestly priced.
- EBITDA ignores capital expenditure. For asset-heavy businesses (airlines, mining, utilities), this understates the real cost — use EV/EBIT or EV/FCF instead.
- Large acquisitions temporarily spike net debt and can distort the ratio for 1–2 years during integration.
Is SHW EV/EBITDA High or Low Right Now?
The Sherwin-Williams Company's EV/EBITDA is currently 21.6, which is below average relative to its 10-year historical range. The 10-year median EV/EBITDA for SHW is approximately 22.1. See all SHW valuation metrics →
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