Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Stanley Black & Decker Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Stanley Black & Decker Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Forward PE Ratio 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.
Stanley Black & Decker Forward PE Ratio Chart
Stanley Black & Decker Annual Data
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2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.42
16.26
20.41
13.39
18.12
18.62
15.87
16.18
22.57
14.72
13.25
Stanley Black & Decker Quarterly Data
2015-12
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2016-06
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2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
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2019-12
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2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
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2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
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2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.42
15.17
16.98
17.33
16.26
18.83
19.61
18.52
20.41
18.15
15.82
15.41
13.39
15.92
16.72
15.22
18.12
10.82
25.25
18.94
18.62
19.92
18.69
15.06
15.87
11.34
11.14
10.28
16.18
73.53
101.01
19.69
22.57
20.92
18.80
18.52
14.72
14.80
15.62
12.83
13.25
12.89
SWK vs LECO, TKR, TTC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio 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 Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Stanley Black & Decker Forward PE Ratio Calculation
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.05 as of Jul. 03, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #490 out of 1278 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 38.3%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.05. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.69. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 17.05 is 17.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #490 out of 1278 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 Forward PE Ratio compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #490 out of 1278 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Stanley Black & Decker in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.69. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 17.05 is 17.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 20.69, based on 1,278 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stanley Black & Decker's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.05 is 17.6% 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 Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Black & Decker's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.05. 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 $82.17, compared to a current price of $91.90 — trading 11.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.05 and 17.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 20.69. 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 Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.05 as of Jul. 03, 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 $91.90 is trading 11.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.17.
GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWK:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.05
GF Value™: $82.17 vs. price of $91.90 (11.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.6% below the Industrial Products median (#490 of 1278)
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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