SWK (Stanley Black & Decker) Moat Score: 7/10 (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc SWK
73 GF Score
Price $89.66
GF Value $82.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Stanley Black & Decker Moat Score?

Stanley Black & Decker SWK +6.98% 73 Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SWK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,049 Industrial Products companies, Stanley Black & Decker ranks better than 99.9% on this metric.

Stanley Black & Decker has the Moat Score of 7, which implies that the company might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Stanley Black & Decker has Wide Moat: Stanley Black & Decker has a strong brand, extensive distribution network, and economies of scale in the tools and storage industry. Its durable cost advantages and customer loyalty contribute to its wide moat status.

Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more.

The company's Moat Score is based on these criteria:

1. Market leadership and sustainable market share
2. Network effects and significant customer switching costs
3. Valuable intellectual property and patents
4. Strong brand strength and deep customer loyalty
5. Durable cost advantages (e.g., economies of scale, proprietary technology)
6. Significant regulatory barriers and exclusive licenses
7. Superior distribution network
8. Strong and sustainable pricing power
9. Consistent and impactful innovation and R&D capabilities

Based on the research, GuruFocus believes Stanley Black & Decker might have Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages.

Stanley Black & Decker  (NYSE:SWK) Moat Score Explanation

The Moat Score ranges from 0 to 10, with 10 as the highest. GuruFocus divided Moat Score into following 8 categories:

Moat Score Moat Level
10Wide Moat - Exceptionally dominant and durable wide moat
8 - 9Wide Moat - Clear and robust wide moat
7Wide Moat - Entry-level wide moat, clearly possessing durable advantages
6Narrow Moat - Strong narrow moat, clearly distinguishable but not wide
5Narrow Moat - Solid narrow moat
4Narrow Moat - Discernible but modest moat
1 - 3No Moat - Very weak/transient advantages
0No Moat - No discernible moat

Stanley Black & Decker Moat Score Related Terms

SWK vs LECO, TKR, TTC: Moat Score Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Moat Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Moat 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.

Stanley Black & Decker Moat Score vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Moat Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Moat Score falls into.


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What does a Moat Score of 7 mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a Moat Score of 7 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #3 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 0.099999999999994%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Moat Score too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Moat Score is 7. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #3 out of 3049 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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 Moat Score compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #3 out of 3049 companies for Moat Score. This places Stanley Black & Decker in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Moat Score for an Industrial Products company?
A good Moat Score depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Moat Score 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 Moat Score mean?
A high Moat Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Moat Score is a ranking system developed by GuruFocus to assess a company's ability to sustain a competitive advantage, rated on a scale from 0 to 10. It takes into account key factors such as market leadership, cost advantages, network effects, customer switching costs, and more. Stanley Black & Decker's current Moat Score is 7. 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 $82.16, compared to a current price of $89.66 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Moat Score is 7. Stanley Black & Decker's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Moat Score calculated?
Moat Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Moat Score is 7 as of Jun. 24, 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 $89.66 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.16. GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SWK:

  • Moat Score: 7
  • GF Value™: $82.16 vs. price of $89.66 (9.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 10 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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