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Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).
For the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026, Stanley Black & Deckerspent$65 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment.
It gained$0 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment.
It spent$0 Mil on purchasing business.
It gained$1,815 Mil from selling business.
It spent$0 Mil on purchasing investments.
It gained$0 Mil from selling investments.
It paid$0Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale.
And it received$4 Mil from other investing activities.
In all, Stanley Black & Deckergained$1,753 Mil on investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026.
Stanley Black & Decker's purchase of property, plant, equipment for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-65 Mil. It means Stanley Black & Decker spent $65 Mil on purchasing property, plant, equipment.
In the capital spending for property, plant and equipment (PPE), some part of spending may be from the expansion of business. The business needs more property, plant and equipment (PPE) as it grows. Another part may be from replacement of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of existing business. For some companies, the cash spent on replacing of the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business will be close to the depreciation of property, plant and equipment (PPE) reported in the income statement.
In Warren Buffett's definition of Owner's Earnings, he deducts the estimate of the cost of replacing the property, plant and equipment (PPE) of the existing business from cash flow from operations. The cash spent on the new property, plant, and equipment is not deducted. The reason is because these are not costs of the existing business. In his 1986 letter to shareholders, Warren Buffett wrote this about owner earnings:
"These represent (a) reported earnings plus (b) depreciation, depletion, amortization, and certain other non-cash charges...less (c) the average annual amount of capitalized expenditures for plant and equipment, etc. that the business requires to fully maintain its long-term competitive position and its unit volume....Our owner-earnings equation does not yield the deceptively precise figures provided by GAAP, since (c) must be a guess - and one sometimes very difficult to make. Despite this problem, we consider the owner earnings figure, not the GAAP figure, to be the relevant item for valuation purposes...All of this points up the absurdity of the 'cash flow' numbers that are often set forth in Wall Street reports. These numbers routinely include (a) plus (b) - but do not subtract (c)."
Stanley Black & Decker's sale of property, plant, equipment for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means Stanley Black & Decker gained $0 Mil from selling property, plant, and equipment.
3.Purchase Of Business:
Purchase of business indicates the amount used to purchase business.
Stanley Black & Decker's purchase of business for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means Stanley Black & Decker spent $0 Mil on purchasing business.
4. Sale Of Business:
Sale of business indicates the amount gained from selling business.
Stanley Black & Decker's sale of business for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,815 Mil. It means Stanley Black & Decker gained $1,815 Mil from selling business.
5. Purchase Of Investment:
Purchase of Investments represents cash outflow on the purchase of investments in securities.
Stanley Black & Decker's purchase of investment for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means Stanley Black & Decker spent {stock_data.stock.currency_symbol}}0 Mil on purchasing investments.
6. Sale Of Investment:
Sale of Investments represents cash inflow on the sale of investments in securities.
Stanley Black & Decker's sale of investment for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil. It means Stanley Black & Decker gained $0 Mil from selling investments.
7. Net Intangibles Purchase And Sale:
Net Intangibles purchase and sale means the net cash inflow received by a company that comes from the purchase and sale of intangibles. It equals the cash received from sale of intangibles minus the cash spent on purchasing intangibles.
Stanley Black & Decker's net Intangibles purchase and sale for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0 Mil.
It means Stanley Black & Decker paid $0 Mil for net Intangibles purchase and sale.
8. Cash From Discontinued Investing Activities:
Cash from discontinued investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from the discontinued investing activities.
Stanley Black & Decker's cash from discontinued investing activities for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0 Mil.
It means Stanley Black & Decker paid $0 Mil for discontinued investing activities.
9. Cash From Other Investing Activities:
Cash from other investing activities means the cash received by a company that comes from other investing activities.
Stanley Black & Decker's cash from other investing activities for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $4 Mil.
It means Stanley Black & Decker received $4 Mil from other investing activities.
Stanley Black & Decker Cash Flow from Investing Related Terms
Stanley Black & Decker Cash Flow from Investing Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Cash Flow from Investing can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Stanley Black & Decker Cash Flow from Investing Chart
Stanley Black & Decker Cash Flow from Investing Calculation
Cash Flow from Investing covers the cash a company gains or spends from investment activities in financial market and operating subsidiaries. It also includes the cash the company used for property, plant and equipment (PPE).
If a company spends cash on property, plant and equipment (PPE), this will reduce their cash position. This is called Capital Expenditures (CPEX).
Likewise, if a company buys another company for cash, this will reduce their cash position.
Stanley Black & Decker's Cash Flow from Investing for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:
Cash Flow from Investing for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,561 Mil.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Cash Flow from Investing of $1,561 Mil mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a Cash Flow from Investing of $1,561 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Cash Flow from Investing too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Cash Flow from Investing is $1,561 Mil. Overall, Stanley Black & Decker has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's Cash Flow from Investing compare to LECO and TKR?
Stanley Black & Decker's Cash Flow from Investing of $1,561 Mil can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow from Investing for an Industrial Products company?
A good Cash Flow from Investing depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Cash Flow from Investing should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow from Investing mean?
A high Cash Flow from Investing can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow from Investing is the amount of cash earned or paid from investing operations. View historical data for Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. Stanley Black & Decker's current Cash Flow from Investing is $1,561 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanley Black & Decker stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $82.86, compared to a current price of $98.40 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow from Investing is $1,561 Mil. Stanley Black & Decker's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow from Investing calculated?
Cash Flow from Investing is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Cash Flow from Investing is $1,561 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Black & Decker stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $98.40 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.86.
GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWK:
Cash Flow from Investing: $1,561 Mil
GF Value™: $82.86 vs. price of $98.40 (18.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stanley Black & Decker Inc offers hand tools, power tools, outdoor products, engineered fastening solutions, and related accessories. The company operates in two reportable business segments: Tools & Outdoor and Engineered Fastening. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Tools & Outdoor segment, which is comprised of the Power Tools Group (PTG), Hand Tools, Accessories and Storage (HTAS), and Outdoor Power Equipment (Outdoor) product lines. This segment's product offerings include drills, impact wrenches and drivers, grinders, saws, hammers, demolition tools, clamps, vises, knives, edge trimmers, lawn mowers, etc., which are offered through brands like Hustler, Dewalt, Craftsman, Stanley, and others. Geographically, the firm derives maximum revenue from the United States.
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