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Stanley Black & DeckerSWK +2.82%73 EV-to-FCF is 15.40 as of Aug. 07, 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 25.87. GuruFocus rates SWK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,716 Industrial Products companies, Stanley Black & Decker ranks better than 65.85% on this metric.
EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Stanley Black & Decker's Enterprise Value is $19,855 Mil.
Stanley Black & Decker's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $1,289 Mil. Therefore, Stanley Black & Decker's EV-to-FCF for today is 15.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Black & Decker's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:
SWK'
s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -125.82 Med: 25.87 Max: 357.15
Current: 15.4
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Stanley Black & Decker was 357.15. The lowest was -125.82. And the median was 25.87.
SWK's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than 65.85% of 1716
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 23.725
vs SWK: 15.40
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) EV-to-FCF Explanation
EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Stanley Black & Decker's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Stanley Black & Decker's share price for today is $103.89.
Stanley Black & Decker's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.100.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
* 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 EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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 EV-to-FCF vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's EV-to-FCF falls into.
Stanley Black & Decker's current Enterprise Value is $19,855 Mil.
Stanley Black & Decker's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,289 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-FCF of 15.40 as of Aug. 07, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 25.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #586 out of 1716 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 34.1%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's EV-to-FCF too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current EV-to-FCF of 15.40 is 40% below median its 10-year median of 25.87. The Industrial Products industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.73. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 15.40 is 35.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #586 out of 1716 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 Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's EV-to-FCF compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #586 out of 1716 companies for EV-to-FCF. This puts Stanley Black & Decker in the upper half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 23.73. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 15.40 is 35.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 25.87 vs. the industry median of 23.73, 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 EV-to-FCF for an Industrial Products company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Industrial Products companies is 23.73, based on 1,716 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stanley Black & Decker's current EV-to-FCF of 15.40 is 35.1% 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 EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 23.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Black & Decker's current EV-to-FCF is 15.40, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 25.87. 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 $82.86, compared to a current price of $103.89 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 15.40, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 25.87 and 35.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 23.73. Stanley Black & Decker's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current EV-to-FCF is 15.40 as of Aug. 07, 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 $103.89 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.86.
GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWK:
EV-to-FCF: 15.40 (40% below median its 10-year median of 25.87)
GF Value™: $82.86 vs. price of $103.89 (25.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.1% below the Industrial Products median (#586 of 1716)
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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