Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW)

Net profit margin

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Net income US$ in thousands 2,681,400 2,388,800 2,020,100 1,864,400 2,030,400
Revenue US$ in thousands 23,098,500 23,051,900 22,148,900 19,944,600 18,361,700
Net profit margin 11.61% 10.36% 9.12% 9.35% 11.06%

December 31, 2024 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $2,681,400K ÷ $23,098,500K
= 11.61%

Sherwin-Williams Co's net profit margin has shown some fluctuations over the past five years. In December 2020, the net profit margin was at 11.06%, indicating that for every dollar of sales, the company generated a net profit of $0.1106. However, by December 2021, this margin had decreased to 9.35%, suggesting a decline in profitability. The trend continued into December 2022, with the net profit margin further decreasing to 9.12%.

There was a positive turn in December 2023, as the net profit margin improved to 10.36%, showing a recovery in profitability. This positive trend continued into December 2024, with the net profit margin reaching 11.61%, indicating an increase in profitability to its highest level in the past five years.

Overall, while there were fluctuations in the net profit margin, Sherwin-Williams Co managed to improve profitability in the latter years, achieving a higher net profit margin by December 2024 compared to December 2020. This indicates the company's ability to adapt and enhance its profitability over time.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Net profit margin
Sherwin-Williams Co
SHW
11.61%
Fastenal Company
FAST
15.24%
Tractor Supply Company
TSCO
7.40%

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Sherwin-Williams Co Net Profit Margin