Stanley Black & DeckerSWK +0.61%73 Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.23 as of Mar. 2026, which is 102% above its 10-year median of 2.59. GuruFocus rates SWK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,331 Industrial Products companies, Stanley Black & Decker ranks worse than 78.46% on this metric.
Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
SWK'
s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.72 Med: 2.59 Max: 9.03
Current: 4.73
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Stanley Black & Decker was 9.03. The lowest was 1.72. And the median was 2.59.
SWK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 78.46% of 2331
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 1.69
vs SWK: 4.73
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation
A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.
According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.
Stanley Black & Decker Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms
Stanley Black & Decker Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-EBITDA 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.
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA 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-EBITDA vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.
* 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.
In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data,
the EBITDA data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBITDA data.
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.23 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker. This is 102% above median its historical median of 2.59. Over the past decade, Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.72 to 9.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #1829 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 78.5%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.23 is 102% above median its 10-year median of 2.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.72 to a high of 9.03. The Industrial Products industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 5.23 is 209.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #1829 out of 2331 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile 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 Debt-to-EBITDA compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #1829 out of 2331 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This places Stanley Black & Decker in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 5.23 is 209.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Stanley Black & Decker's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 1.72 to 9.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.59 vs. the industry median of 1.69, Stanley Black & Decker has consistently been above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA for an Industrial Products company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Industrial Products companies is 1.69, based on 2,331 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stanley Black & Decker's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 5.23 is 209.5% above 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 Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 1.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Black & Decker's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.23, which is 102% above median its own 10-year median of 2.59. 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 $82.17, compared to a current price of $91.90 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.23, which is 102% above median its 10-year median of 2.59 and 209.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 1.69. 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-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 5.23 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 $91.90 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.17.
GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWK:
Debt-to-EBITDA: 5.23 (102% above median its 10-year median of 2.59)
GF Value™: $82.17 vs. price of $91.90 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 209.5% above the Industrial Products median (#1829 of 2331)
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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