Smith & Wesson BrandsSWBI -3.24%62 Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates SWBI with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 319 Aerospace & Defense companies, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks better than 87.77% on this metric.
Good Sign:
Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
Smith & Wesson Brands has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smith & Wesson Brands's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
SWBI'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2 Med: 6 Max: 8
Current: 7
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Smith & Wesson Brands was 8. The lowest was 2. And the median was 6.
Smith & Wesson Brands (NAS:SWBI) Piotroski F-Score Explanation
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
Smith & Wesson Brands Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
Smith & Wesson Brands Piotroski F-Score Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smith & Wesson Brands's Piotroski F-Score 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.
SWBI vs SPCE, PKE, RGR: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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 Piotroski F-Score vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands's Piotroski F-Score 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.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Smith & Wesson Brands's current Net Income (TTM) was 18.5.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
Smith & Wesson Brands's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 114.2.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 3. Change in Return on Assets
Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.
Smith & Wesson Brands's return on assets of this year was 0.03302467. Smith & Wesson Brands's return on assets of last year was 0.02325138.
==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
Smith & Wesson Brands's gearing of this year was 0.0944945. Smith & Wesson Brands's gearing of last year was 0.19619893.
==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.
Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)
Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.
Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Smith & Wesson Brands's current ratio of this year was 3.20303316. Smith & Wesson Brands's current ratio of last year was 4.16063926.
==> Last year's current ratio is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
Smith & Wesson Brands's number of shares in issue this year was 45.257. Smith & Wesson Brands's number of shares in issue last year was 44.521.
==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
Smith & Wesson Brands's gross margin of this year was 0.26935882. Smith & Wesson Brands's gross margin of last year was 0.26794337.
==> This year's gross margin is higher. ==> Score 1.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
Smith & Wesson Brands's asset turnover of this year was 0.93608429. Smith & Wesson Brands's asset turnover of last year was 0.82202456.
==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
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Smith & Wesson Brands has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.
Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 as of Jun. 25, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Smith & Wesson Brands' Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #39 out of 319 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' Piotroski F-Score too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 8.00. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 7 is 40% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #39 out of 319 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' Piotroski F-Score compare to SPCE and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #39 out of 319 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 7 is 40% above this benchmark. Historically, Smith & Wesson Brands' own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, 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 Piotroski F-Score for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Aerospace & Defense companies is 5.00, based on 319 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Piotroski F-Score of 7 is 40% 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (SWBI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.82, compared to a current price of $16.12 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 7, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00 and 40% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 5.00. 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 Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), the current Piotroski F-Score is 7 as of Jun. 25, 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 (SWBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.12 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.82.
GuruFocus considers Smith & Wesson Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWBI:
Piotroski F-Score: 7 (17% above median its 10-year median of 6.00)
GF Value™: $13.82 vs. price of $16.12 (16.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#39 of 319)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWBI 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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