Sherwin-Williams Co (SHW)

Debt-to-equity ratio

Dec 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 4,051,200 3,715,800 3,102,100 2,437,200 3,610,800
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2024 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $4,051,200K
= 0.00

Based on the provided data, the debt-to-equity ratio of Sherwin-Williams Co has consistently remained at 0.00 from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024. This indicates that the company has been using zero debt to finance its operations relative to its equity during this period. A debt-to-equity ratio of 0.00 signifies that the company has relied solely on equity financing, which may suggest a conservative financial strategy with minimal financial risk related to debt obligations. It could also imply a strong financial position, as the company has not taken on any debt to support its growth or operations. However, it's important to consider the potential limitations of just looking at a single ratio in isolation, as a more comprehensive analysis of the company's financial health would require examining additional financial metrics and qualitative factors.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2024

Company name
Symbol
Debt-to-equity ratio
Sherwin-Williams Co
SHW
0.00
Fastenal Company
FAST
0.03
Tractor Supply Company
TSCO
0.00

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Sherwin-Williams Co Debt to Equity