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Stanley Black & DeckerSWK +2.69%73 Days Sales Outstanding is 24.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 32.05. GuruFocus rates SWK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,026 Industrial Products companies, Stanley Black & Decker ranks better than 95.21% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Black & Decker's Days Sales Outstanding or its related term are showing as below:
SWK'
s Days Sales Outstanding Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.81 Med: 32.05 Max: 38.46
Current: 28.55
During the past 13 years, Stanley Black & Decker's highest Days Sales Outstanding was 38.46. The lowest was 20.81. And the median was 32.05.
SWK's Days Sales Outstanding is ranked better than 95.21% of 3026
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 81.965
vs SWK: 28.55
Stanley Black & Decker's Days Sales Outstanding
declined
from Mar. 2025 (28.14) to Mar. 2026 (24.42).
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
For retailers, when we compare Days Sales Outstanding, it is important to compare the same period in the previous years.
Stanley Black & Decker Days Sales Outstanding Related Terms
Stanley Black & Decker Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Days Sales Outstanding 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 Days Sales Outstanding Chart
SWK vs LECO, TKR, RBC: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Stanley Black & Decker Days Sales Outstanding vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Stanley Black & Decker Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* 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 (SWK) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 24.42 as of Mar. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 32.05. Over the past decade, Stanley Black & Decker's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 20.81 to 38.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #145 out of 3026 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Days Sales Outstanding of 24.42 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 32.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.81 to a high of 38.46. The Industrial Products industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.97. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 24.42 is 70.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #145 out of 3026 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Stanley Black & Decker has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's Days Sales Outstanding compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #145 out of 3026 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Stanley Black & Decker in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.97. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 24.42 is 70.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Stanley Black & Decker's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 20.81 to 38.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.05 vs. the industry median of 81.97, Stanley Black & Decker has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for an Industrial Products company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Industrial Products companies is 81.97, based on 3,026 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stanley Black & Decker's current Days Sales Outstanding of 24.42 is 70.2% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 81.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Black & Decker's current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.42, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 32.05. 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 $82.10, compared to a current price of $95.55 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.42, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 32.05 and 70.2% below the Industrial Products industry median of 81.97. Stanley Black & Decker's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 24.42 as of Mar. 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 $95.55 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.10.
GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWK:
Days Sales Outstanding: 24.42 (24% below median its 10-year median of 32.05)
GF Value™: $82.10 vs. price of $95.55 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 70.2% below the Industrial Products median (#145 of 3026)
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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