Stanley Black & DeckerSWK +1.61%73 Equity-to-Asset is 0.42 as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 0.40. 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 3,075 Industrial Products companies, Stanley Black & Decker ranks worse than 73.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Black & Decker's Equity-to-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SWK'
s Equity-to-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.31 Med: 0.4 Max: 0.48
Current: 0.42
During the past 13 years, the highest Equity to Asset Ratio of Stanley Black & Decker was 0.48. The lowest was 0.31. And the median was 0.40.
SWK's Equity-to-Asset is ranked worse than 73.4% of 3075
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 0.57
vs SWK: 0.42
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
Stanley Black & Decker Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
Stanley Black & Decker Equity-to-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Equity-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.
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-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 Equity-to-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
Stanley Black & Decker Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
Stanley Black & Decker's Equity to Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 as of Mar. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.40. Over the past decade, Stanley Black & Decker's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.31 to 0.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #2257 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 73.4%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Equity-to-Asset too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 is near median its 10-year median of 0.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.31 to a high of 0.48. The Industrial Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 0.42 is 26.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #2257 out of 3075 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below 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 Equity-to-Asset compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #2257 out of 3075 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places Stanley Black & Decker in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 0.42 is 26.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Stanley Black & Decker's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.31 to 0.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.40 vs. the industry median of 0.57, 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 Equity-to-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 0.57, based on 3,075 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stanley Black & Decker's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.42 is 26.3% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Black & Decker's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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 Equity-to-Asset is 0.42, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.40 and 26.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 0.57. 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 Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.42 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:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.42 (near median its 10-year median of 0.40)
GF Value™: $82.15 vs. price of $88.22 (7.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.3% below the Industrial Products median (#2257 of 3075)
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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