Smith & Wesson BrandsSTU:SWS -1.69%62 FCF Margin % is 39.08% as of Apr. 2026, which is 366% above its 10-year median of 8.39. 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 better than 89.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smith & Wesson Brands's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SWS'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -15.27 Med: 8.39 Max: 27.63
Current: 17.24
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Smith & Wesson Brands was 27.63%. The lowest was -15.27%. And the median was 8.39%.
STU:SWS's FCF Margin % is ranked better than 89.34% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 0.64
vs STU:SWS: 17.24
Smith & Wesson Brands FCF Margin % Related Terms
Smith & Wesson Brands FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smith & Wesson Brands's FCF Margin % 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.
STU:SWS vs SPCE, PKE, RGR: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF 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 FCF Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands's FCF 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 FCF Margin % of 39.08% as of Apr. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is 366% above median its historical median of 8.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #37 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' FCF Margin % too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current FCF Margin % of 39.08% is 366% above median its 10-year median of 8.39. The Aerospace & Defense industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 39.08% is 6006.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #37 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' FCF Margin % compare to SPCE and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #37 out of 347 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.64. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 39.08% is 6006.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.39 vs. the industry median of 0.64, 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 FCF Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median FCF Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 0.64, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smith & Wesson Brands's current FCF Margin % of 39.08% is 6006.3% 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current FCF Margin % is 39.08%, which is 366% above median its own 10-year median of 8.39. 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 FCF Margin % is 39.08%, which is 366% above median its 10-year median of 8.39 and 6006.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 0.64. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS), the current FCF Margin % is 39.08% 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:
FCF Margin %: 39.08% (366% above median its 10-year median of 8.39)
GF Value™: €12.03 vs. price of €14.26 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6006.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#37 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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