Smith & Wesson BrandsSTU:SWS -1.69%62 EBITDA Margin % is 16.31% as of Apr. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 15.87. GuruFocus rates STU:SWS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks worse than 51.01% on this metric.
Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
Smith & Wesson Brands EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
Smith & Wesson Brands EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smith & Wesson Brands's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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STU:SWS vs SPCE, PKE, RGR: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands EBITDA Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands's EBITDA Margin % 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS) has a EBITDA Margin % of 16.31% as of Apr. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.87. Over the past decade, Smith & Wesson Brands' EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 11.68 to 33.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #177 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 51%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' EBITDA Margin % too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current EBITDA Margin % of 16.31% is near median its 10-year median of 15.87. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.68 to a high of 33.37. The Aerospace & Defense industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.96. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 16.31% is 36.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #177 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smith & Wesson Brands has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith & Wesson Brands' EBITDA Margin % compare to SPCE and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #177 out of 347 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 11.96. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 16.31% is 36.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Smith & Wesson Brands' own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 11.68 to 33.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.87 vs. the industry median of 11.96, Smith & Wesson Brands 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 EBITDA Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 11.96, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smith & Wesson Brands's current EBITDA Margin % of 16.31% is 36.4% 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 EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 11.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current EBITDA Margin % is 16.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.03, compared to a current price of €14.26 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 16.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.87 and 36.4% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 11.96. Smith & Wesson Brands' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS), the current EBITDA Margin % is 16.31% as of Apr. 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.26 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.03.
GuruFocus considers Smith & Wesson Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SWS:
EBITDA Margin %: 16.31% (near median its 10-year median of 15.87)
GF Value™: €12.03 vs. price of €14.26 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#177 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling firearms. It operates under one reportable segment: Firearms, which includes firearms distribution and manufacturing services. The company manufactures handguns, long guns, sporting rifles, shooting gear, and suppressor products. The company sells its products under the Smith and Wesson and Gemtech brands, which are used for defense, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting purposes. Geographically, it sells products globally, with maximum income being generated by the U.S. market from its handgun products.
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