In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
Stanley Black & Decker's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-39.35.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Black & Decker's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
SWK's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 5.41 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
Stanley Black & Decker Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
Stanley Black & Decker Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value Chart
SWK vs LECO, TKR, TTC: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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-Current-Asset-Value vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $-39.35 mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-39.35 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #999999 out of 2221 companies in the Industrial Products industry.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Net Current Asset Value too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Net Current Asset Value is $-39.35. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #999999 out of 2221 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Stanley Black & Decker has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's Net Current Asset Value compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #999999 out of 2221 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places Stanley Black & Decker in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 5.41. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for an Industrial Products company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Industrial Products companies is 5.41, based on 2,221 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 5.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Black & Decker's current Net Current Asset Value is $-39.35. 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 $82.16, compared to a current price of $91.98 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-39.35. Stanley Black & Decker's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-39.35 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 $91.98 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.16.
GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWK:
Net Current Asset Value: $-39.35
GF Value™: $82.16 vs. price of $91.98 (12% 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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