Based on the aggregated intelligence of 120,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS, the Fool's free investing community, paint maker Sherwin-Williams (NYSE: SHW) has earned a respected four-star ranking. While five-star stocks have been the best performers, our data has shown that four-star stocks still outshine the market by a significant margin and shouldn't be taken lightly; conversely, low-rated stocks have woefully lagged the market average.
With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Sherwin-Williams' business, and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.
Sherwin-Williams facts
Headquarters (founded)
Cleveland, Ohio (1866)
Market Cap
$6.38 billion
Industry
Chemicals
TTM Revenue
$8.13 billion
Management
CEO Christopher Connor (since 1999)CFO Sean Hennessy (since 2001)
Return on Equity (average last three years)
29.9%
Dividend Yield
2.6%
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Brian D. Pacampara is an investment expert and analyst for the Motley Fool.
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