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The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Black & Decker's Net Cash per Share or its related term are showing as below:
SWK's Price-to-Net-Cash is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 9.88 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Cash only.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Net Cash per Share Explanation
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Stanley Black & Decker Net Cash per Share Related Terms
Stanley Black & Decker Net Cash per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Net Cash per Share 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.
SWK vs LECO, TKR, TTC: Net Cash per Share Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Price-to-Net-Cash, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Cash 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 Price-to-Net-Cash vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Price-to-Net-Cash distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Price-to-Net-Cash falls into.
Stanley Black & Decker Net Cash per Share Calculation
In the calculation of a company's Net Cash per Share, assets other than cash and short term investments are considered to be worth nothing. But the company has to pay its debt and other liabilities in full. This is an extremely conservative way of valuation. Most companies have negative Net Cash per Share. But sometimes a company's price may be lower than its net-cash.
Stanley Black & Decker's Net Cash per Share for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (SWK) has a Net Cash per Share of $-79.06 as of Mar. 2026. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #999999 out of 629 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Net Cash per Share too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Net Cash per Share is $-79.06. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #999999 out of 629 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stanley Black & Decker has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's Net Cash per Share compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #999999 out of 629 companies for Net Cash per Share. This places Stanley Black & Decker in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Cash per Share is 9.88. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Cash per Share for an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Cash per Share among Industrial Products companies is 9.88, based on 629 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Cash per Share significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Cash per Share 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 Net Cash per Share mean?
A high Net Cash per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net cash per share equals the per-share value of cash and equivalents less total liabilities and minority interest. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Cash per Share is 9.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Black & Decker's current Net Cash per Share is $-79.06. 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 $89.25 — trading 8.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Cash per Share is $-79.06. Stanley Black & Decker's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Cash per Share calculated?
Net Cash per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Net Cash per Share is $-79.06 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 $89.25 is trading 8.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.15.
GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWK:
Net Cash per Share: $-79.06
GF Value™: $82.15 vs. price of $89.25 (8.6% above fair value)
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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