Stanley Black & DeckerSWK +1.61%73 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 254% above its 10-year median of 4.60. 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. Among 2,596 Industrial Products companies, Stanley Black & Decker ranks better than 70.8% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Stanley Black & Decker's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -1.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 16.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -8.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -5.60% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Stanley Black & Decker was 25.10% per year. The lowest was -24.30% per year. And the median was 4.60% per year.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Stanley Black & Decker 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
SWK vs LECO, TKR, TTC: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
Stanley Black & Decker 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.30% mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.30% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. This is 254% above median its historical median of 4.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #758 out of 2596 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.30% is 254% above median its 10-year median of 4.60. The Industrial Products industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.30. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 16.30% is 279.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #758 out of 2596 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #758 out of 2596 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Stanley Black & Decker in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.30. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 16.30% is 279.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.60 vs. the industry median of 4.30, 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for an Industrial Products company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Industrial Products companies is 4.30, based on 2,596 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stanley Black & Decker's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 16.30% is 279.1% 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Black & Decker's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.30%, which is 254% above median its own 10-year median of 4.60. 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 $88.22 — trading 7.4% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.30%, which is 254% above median its 10-year median of 4.60 and 279.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 4.30. 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 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 16.30% 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 $88.22 is trading 7.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.15.
GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWK:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 16.30% (254% above median its 10-year median of 4.60)
GF Value™: $82.15 vs. price of $88.22 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 279.1% above the Industrial Products median (#758 of 2596)
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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