SHWCAUTIOUS

Gross Margin

49.1%

Updated 320h ago

Sector Performance

57th percentile

SHW

49.1%

Sector Median

44.7%

Sector Avg

45.2%

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Deep Analysis

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue a company keeps after paying the direct costs of producing its goods, so a 49.1% margin means SHW retains about 49 cents on every dollar of sales.

That figure sits well above the sector median of 43.9%, placing SHW in the 57th percentile among its peers — a moderately stronger position than half the industry. Because both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are listed as N/A, there is no available data to assess whether this margin is improving or deteriorating. The combination of a high absolute margin with no trend information creates uncertainty: the level alone suggests pricing power or cost efficiency, but without direction, an investor cannot gauge stability or momentum. Given the overall cautious verdict, this metric provides only partial support — the strong current margin is a positive, but the lack of trend data introduces risk that the advantage may be eroding.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Gross Margin tell investors about SHW?

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.

How is the Gross Margin calculated?

Gross Margin is calculated as: Gross Profit / Revenue.

Who are SHW's closest peers by Gross Margin?

The closest peers by Gross Margin include: WHR (12.7%), JBHT (12.6%), DVN (12.1%), F (11.9%), GM (11.5%).

The Formula

Gross Profit / Revenue

Why It Matters

Gross margin reveals pricing power and cost structure. Software companies often sustain 70–80%; manufacturers typically 30–50%. Expansion is a bullish signal.