SWK (Stanley Black & Decker) Debt-to-Asset : 0.30 (As of Mar. 2026)

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SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc SWK
73 GF Score
Price $89.24
GF Value $82.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Stanley Black & Decker Debt-to-Asset?

Stanley Black & Decker SWK -1.03% 73 Debt-to-Asset is 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SWK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Stanley Black & Decker's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,797 Mil. Stanley Black & Decker's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $4,704 Mil. Stanley Black & Decker's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease ObligationTotal Assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $21,600 Mil. Stanley Black & Decker's debt to asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.30.

Stanley Black & Decker  (NYSE:SWK) Debt-to-Asset Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-Asset, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by Total Assets.

Stanley Black & Decker Debt-to-Asset Related Terms

Stanley Black & Decker Debt-to-Asset Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset Chart

Stanley Black & Decker Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Debt-to-Asset
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.24 0.30 0.31 0.29 0.28

Stanley Black & Decker Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Debt-to-Asset Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.30 0.30 0.30 0.28 0.30

SWK vs LECO, TKR, TTC: Debt-to-Asset Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-Asset falls into.


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Stanley Black & Decker Debt-to-Asset Calculation

Debt to Asset measures the financial leverage a company has.

Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-Asset for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(1293.5 + 4703.3) / 21243.7
=0.28

Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Debt-to-Asset=Total Debt / Total Assets
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / Total Assets
=(1797.2 + 4704) / 21599.8
=0.30

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-Asset →
What does a Debt-to-Asset of 0.30 mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a Debt-to-Asset of 0.30 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-Asset too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.30. Overall, Stanley Black & Decker has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-Asset compare to LECO and TKR?
Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-Asset of 0.30 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 Debt-to-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
A good Debt-to-Asset depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Debt-to-Asset 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 Debt-to-Asset mean?
A high Debt-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-asset ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total assets. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. Stanley Black & Decker's current Debt-to-Asset is 0.30. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $82.15, compared to a current price of $89.24 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Asset is 0.30. 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 Debt-to-Asset calculated?
Debt-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Debt-to-Asset is 0.30 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 $89.24 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.15. GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SWK:

  • Debt-to-Asset: 0.30
  • GF Value™: $82.15 vs. price of $89.24 (8.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 11 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, CT, USA, 06053
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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