SWK

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Fundamental data last updated:June 8, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Industrials

industry

Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

US

Next Earnings Date

08/04/2026

Business Summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. engages in the tools and storage and industrial businesses in the United States, Canada, rest of Americas, France, rest of Europe, and Asia. Its Tools & Storage segment offers professional products, including professional grade corded and cordless electric power tools and equipment, and pneumatic tools and fasteners; and consumer products, such as corded and cordless electric power tools primarily under the BLACK+DECKER brand, as well as corded and cordless lawn and garden products and related accessories; home products; and hand tools, power tool accessories, and storage products. This segment sells its products through retailers, distributors, dealers, and a direct sales force to professional end users, distributors, dealers, retail consumers, and industrial customers in various industries. The company's Industrial segment provides engineered fastening systems and products to customers in the automotive, manufacturing, electronics, construction, aerospace, and other industries; sells and rents custom pipe handling, joint welding, and coating equipment for use in the construction of large and small diameter pipelines, as well as provides pipeline inspection services; and sells hydraulic tools and performance-driven heavy equipment attachment tools. This segment serves oil and natural gas pipeline industry and other industrial customers. It also sells automatic doors to commercial customers. The company was formerly known as The Stanley Works and changed its name to Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in March 2010. Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. was founded in 1843 and is headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut.

 


VALUATION

P/E

32.67

Market Cap ($M USD)

$12.42B

Forward P/E

10.44

PEG

0.05

PRICE TO SALES

0.82

PRICE TO BOOK

1.35

EV / EBITDA

13.99

5-Year Average P/E

Free Cash Flow Yield

5.84%

DCF Value

$41.74

Graham Number

$57.05

Price to FCF

17.12

EV to FCF

25.60

Earnings Yield

3.06%

FCF Yield

5.84%

DIVIDEND

Yield

4.14%

Annual Payout

$3.31

Payout Ratio

135.30%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$2.45

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$7.65

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

$1.70T

Return on Equity (ROE)

4.12%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

7.79%

Debt-to-Equity

0.65

Piotroski F-Score

8

Altman Z-Score

2.00

Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

7.47%

Current Ratio

1.14

Quick Ratio

0.43

Net Debt to EBITDA

4.64

Interest Coverage

2.86

Gross Profit margin

30.03%

FCF PER SHARE

$4.78

REVENUE PER SHARE

$100.37

Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

SWK’s valuation presents a perplexing narrative. Despite a DCF value significantly lower than its snapshot price, the market appears to be pricing in substantial future growth, as evidenced by a Forward P/E of 10.60 and a PEG ratio under 0.05. This suggests the stock is undervalued relative to its growth potential. However, the Altman Z-score of 2.01 indicates a moderate risk of financial distress, while the Earnings Yield of just 3.02% raises questions about immediate returns. The market seems to be betting on a turnaround, but the current fundamentals paint a cautious picture.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

Operating within the Industrials sector, SWK is strategically positioned to leverage AI and modern tech advancements. The manufacturing of tools and accessories can benefit from automation and smart technology integration, enhancing production efficiency. However, the company must innovate to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.

The Bull Case

For the discerning value or GARP investor, SWK offers compelling reasons to buy. The company boasts a robust ROIC of 7.47%, indicating efficient capital allocation. A Piotroski F-Score of 8 suggests strong financial health, while a solid FCF Yield of 5.76% highlights its ability to generate cash. These metrics, combined with a healthy operating margin of 7.79%, underscore SWK's pricing power and operational efficiency, making it an attractive investment.

The Bear Case

Despite some strengths, SWK faces significant structural risks. The Price/Book ratio of 1.37 and Price/Sales ratio of 0.83 suggest the stock might be overvalued relative to its book and sales values. The high payout ratio of 135.30% raises sustainability concerns about its dividend policy. Additionally, with a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 4.64, the company carries a hefty debt load, which could strain its financial flexibility if earnings falter.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

Analyst Consensus

Hold

Average Analyst Price Target

$88.67

Institutional Ownership %

1-Year Beta

1.20

Insider Buying % (6 Mo)

Distance to 52-Week High

16.87%

Distance to 52-Week Low

22.52%

EARNINGS SURPRISE %

31.15%

50-DAY SMA

$74.17

200-DAY SMA

$75.32

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