SWK (Stanley Black & Decker) YoY EBITDA Growth: -19.08% (As of Mar. 2026)

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SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc SWK
73 GF Score
Price $87.50
GF Value $82.15
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Stanley Black & Decker YoY EBITDA Growth?

Stanley Black & Decker SWK -2.96% 73 YoY EBITDA Growth is -19.08% as of Mar. 2026. 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.

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months. Stanley Black & Decker's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -19.08%.

Stanley Black & Decker's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.04.

Stanley Black & Decker YoY EBITDA Growth Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's YoY EBITDA Growth can be seen below:

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Stanley Black & Decker YoY EBITDA Growth Chart

Stanley Black & Decker Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
YoY EBITDA Growth
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Stanley Black & Decker Quarterly Data
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Stanley Black & Decker YoY EBITDA Growth Calculation

YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per Share over the past twelve months.

Stanley Black & Decker's YoY EBITDA Growth for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )-EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ))/ | EBITDA per Share (A: Dec. 2024 ) |
=(9.525-8.785)/ | 8.785 |
=8.42 %

Stanley Black & Decker's YoY EBITDA Growth for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

YoY EBITDA Growth (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2026 )-EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) / | EBITDA per Share (Q: Mar. 2025 )) |
=(2.04-2.521)/ | 2.521 |
=-19.08 %

* 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.

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What does a YoY EBITDA Growth of -19.08% mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a YoY EBITDA Growth of -19.08% as of Mar. 2026. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's YoY EBITDA Growth too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -19.08%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth compare to LECO and TKR?
Stanley Black & Decker's YoY EBITDA Growth of -19.08% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good YoY EBITDA Growth for an Industrial Products company?
A good YoY EBITDA Growth depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, YoY EBITDA Growth should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high YoY EBITDA Growth mean?
A high YoY EBITDA Growth can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. YoY EBITDA Growth is the percentage change of EBITDA per share over the past 12-month. View historical data for Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. Stanley Black & Decker's current YoY EBITDA Growth is -19.08%. 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 $87.50 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current YoY EBITDA Growth is -19.08%. 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 YoY EBITDA Growth calculated?
YoY EBITDA Growth is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current YoY EBITDA Growth is -19.08% 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 $87.50 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.15. GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SWK:

  • YoY EBITDA Growth: -19.08%
  • GF Value™: $82.15 vs. price of $87.50 (6.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 11 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, CT, USA, 06053
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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