Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) — Stock Score Summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) has a MoatMap StockRank of 74/100 based on Quality (44/100), Value (59/100), and Momentum (53/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Stanley Black & Decker is undergoing a painful multi-year restructuring program to cut costs and reduce bloated inventory. It is highly cyclical, asset-heavy, and currently lacks the high ROIC and pricing power required for our concentrated quality portfolio.

Stanley Black & Decker is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and markets power tools, hand tools, and related accessories, alongside outdoor power equipment and industrial solutions. Its competitive edge is derived from a portfolio of iconic brands like DEWALT and Stanley, broad distribution channels, and continuous product innovation, making it a market leader in multiple tool categories.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$79.31
Market Cap$12.3B
P/E (TTM)32.50
P/E (Forward)12.72
Price/Book1.36
Return on Equity4.2%
Return on Invested Capital5.8%
Debt/Equity77.61
Gross Margin30.6%
Operating Margin6.4%
Revenue Growth2.7%
Dividend Yield4.2%
Free Cash Flow$842M

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. operates in the Tools & Accessories industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.’s (SWK) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) is 74/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (44), Value (59), and Momentum (53) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. have an economic moat?
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) has a Quality factor score of 44/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 74/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in?
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Tools & Accessories industry (United States).
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