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STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC (SWK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:SWK - US8545021011 - Common Stock

66.15 USD
+3.71 (+5.94%)
Last: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
66.1 USD
-0.05 (-0.08%)
After Hours: 11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, SWK scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SWK was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. SWK has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. SWK has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. SWK also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

SWK had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SWK had a positive cash flow from operations.
SWK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years SWK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
SWK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSWK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

SWK has a Return On Assets (2.02%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SWK's Return On Equity of 4.89% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SWK is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
SWK has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.78%) than 60.77% of its industry peers.
SWK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.22%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.35%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.78%) for SWK is above the 3 year average (3.22%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.02%
ROE 4.89%
ROIC 4.78%
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)3.07%
ROE(3y)3.61%
ROE(5y)7.25%
ROIC(3y)3.22%
ROIC(5y)4.92%
SWK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSWK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

SWK has a Profit Margin (2.89%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SWK has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.88%, SWK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.62% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SWK has declined.
SWK has a Gross Margin (30.14%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SWK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.88%
PM (TTM) 2.89%
GM 30.14%
OM growth 3Y-22.86%
OM growth 5Y-13.27%
PM growth 3Y-44.11%
PM growth 5Y-21.97%
GM growth 3Y-3.73%
GM growth 5Y-2.24%
SWK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSWK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SWK is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for SWK has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for SWK remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, SWK has an improved debt to assets ratio.
SWK Yearly Shares OutstandingSWK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
SWK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSWK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.2 Solvency

SWK has an Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is not the best score and indicates that SWK is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.90, SWK is doing worse than 65.38% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SWK is 17.89, which is on the high side as it means it would take SWK, 17.89 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SWK has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (17.89) than 66.15% of its industry peers.
SWK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.67. This is a neutral value indicating SWK is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.67, SWK is not doing good in the industry: 66.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 17.89
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC0.54
WACC8.89%
SWK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSWK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.11 indicates that SWK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SWK has a worse Current ratio (1.11) than 84.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.35 indicates that SWK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
SWK has a Quick ratio of 0.35. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SWK underperforms 93.08% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.35
SWK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSWK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

SWK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.33%, which is quite impressive.
SWK shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -12.27% yearly.
SWK shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.40%.
SWK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.25% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.33%
EPS 3Y-27.43%
EPS 5Y-12.27%
EPS Q2Q%17.21%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.4%
Revenue growth 3Y0.18%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.13%

3.2 Future

SWK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.76% yearly.
SWK is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.79%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
EPS Next 5Y17.76%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.93%
Revenue Next 3Y2.55%
Revenue Next 5Y4.4%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
SWK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSWK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5B 10B 15B
SWK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSWK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.93, which indicates a correct valuation of SWK.
86.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SWK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SWK's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.37, which indicates a very decent valuation of SWK.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SWK is valued cheaper than 88.46% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SWK to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.42), we can say SWK is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.93
Fwd PE 11.37
SWK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSWK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SWK is valued a bit cheaper than 79.23% of the companies in the same industry.
SWK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.7
EV/EBITDA 9.69
SWK Per share dataSWK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SWK does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SWK's earnings are expected to grow with 15.21% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SWK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.32%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.97, SWK pays a better dividend. On top of this SWK pays more dividend than 97.69% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SWK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.32%

5.2 History

The dividend of SWK has a limited annual growth rate of 3.92%.
SWK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SWK has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.92%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
SWK Yearly Dividends per shareSWK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

SWK pays out 113.61% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SWK's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP113.61%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
SWK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSWK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B
SWK Dividend Payout.SWK Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SWK Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC

NYSE:SWK (11/21/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 66.1 -0.05 (-0.08%)

66.15

+3.71 (+5.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Inst Owners95.48%
Inst Owner Change-1.3%
Ins Owners0.35%
Ins Owner Change0.29%
Market Cap10.24B
Revenue(TTM)15.17B
Net Income(TTM)438.60M
Analysts69.17
Price Target82.79 (25.15%)
Short Float %3.76%
Short Ratio2.98
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.32%
Yearly Dividend3.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.92%
DP113.61%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date12-01 2025-12-01 (0.83)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)90.78%
Min EPS beat(2)19.82%
Max EPS beat(2)161.74%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)52.46%
Min EPS beat(4)12.45%
Max EPS beat(4)161.74%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)34%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)40.09%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)31.92%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.24%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.95%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.78%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.76%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.04%
PT rev (1m)-7.14%
PT rev (3m)-8.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-19.53%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.93
Fwd PE 11.37
P/S 0.68
P/FCF 27.7
P/OCF 14.74
P/B 1.14
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.69
EPS(TTM)4.75
EY7.18%
EPS(NY)5.82
Fwd EY8.79%
FCF(TTM)2.39
FCFY3.61%
OCF(TTM)4.49
OCFY6.78%
SpS97.98
BVpS58
TBVpS-16.67
PEG (NY)2.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number78.73
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.02%
ROE 4.89%
ROCE 6.57%
ROIC 4.78%
ROICexc 4.86%
ROICexgc 15.21%
OM 6.88%
PM (TTM) 2.89%
GM 30.14%
FCFM 2.44%
ROA(3y)1.42%
ROA(5y)3.07%
ROE(3y)3.61%
ROE(5y)7.25%
ROIC(3y)3.22%
ROIC(5y)4.92%
ROICexc(3y)3.28%
ROICexc(5y)5.08%
ROICexgc(3y)10%
ROICexgc(5y)18.21%
ROCE(3y)4.3%
ROCE(5y)6.57%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-9.54%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-20.54%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y-12.99%
OM growth 3Y-22.86%
OM growth 5Y-13.27%
PM growth 3Y-44.11%
PM growth 5Y-21.97%
GM growth 3Y-3.73%
GM growth 5Y-2.24%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.7
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.67
Debt/FCF 17.89
Debt/EBITDA 3.85
Cap/Depr 61.52%
Cap/Sales 2.14%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 44.18%
Profit Quality 84.27%
Current Ratio 1.11
Quick Ratio 0.35
Altman-Z 1.9
F-Score7
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC0.54
Cap/Depr(3y)68.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.67%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.33%
EPS 3Y-27.43%
EPS 5Y-12.27%
EPS Q2Q%17.21%
EPS Next Y6.79%
EPS Next 2Y15.5%
EPS Next 3Y15.21%
EPS Next 5Y17.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.4%
Revenue growth 3Y0.18%
Revenue growth 5Y1.25%
Sales Q2Q%0.13%
Revenue Next Year0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y1.93%
Revenue Next 3Y2.55%
Revenue Next 5Y4.4%
EBIT growth 1Y23.56%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.72%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.18%
EBIT Next Year24.45%
EBIT Next 3Y15.48%
EBIT Next 5Y5.79%
FCF growth 1Y-49.1%
FCF growth 3Y73.57%
FCF growth 5Y-6.98%
OCF growth 1Y-35.27%
OCF growth 3Y18.63%
OCF growth 5Y-5.97%

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC / SWK FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to SWK.


What is the valuation status of STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC (SWK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC (SWK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of SWK stock?

STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC (SWK) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


What is the valuation of STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC (SWK) is 13.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.14.


What is the financial health of STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC (SWK) stock?

The financial health rating of STANLEY BLACK & DECKER INC (SWK) is 2 / 10.