THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY (SHW) Return on equity 2016–2025
THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY (SHW) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
55.9%FY2025 · since FY2016: 60.3% → 55.9%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 55.9% | -10.3 pp |
| FY2024 | 66.2% | +1.9 pp |
| FY2023 | 64.3% | -0.8 pp |
| FY2022 | 65.1% | -11.4 pp |
| FY2021 | 76.5% | +20.3 pp |
| FY2020 | 56.2% | +18.9 pp |
| FY2019 | 37.4% | +7.7 pp |
| FY2018 | 29.7% | -17.6 pp |
| FY2017 | 47.4% | -12.9 pp |
| FY2016 | 60.3% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice