Stanley Black & DeckerSWK -0.36%73 Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.47% as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 0.40. GuruFocus rates SWK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,840 Industrial Products companies, Stanley Black & Decker ranks better than 67.99% on this metric.
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. It is a measure of a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt.
As of today, Stanley Black & Decker's Net Debt Paydown Yield % was 0.47%.
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Net Debt Paydown Yield % Explanation
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is the change in average of four quarters of company's total debt over a company's market cap. Assuming the total value of a company remains that same, shareholder value is increased as debt is reduced. In other words, it is a measure of the willingness and ability of a firm's management to pay down debt. Companies that have high debt paydown yields indicate that they are more aggressive with paying down debt.
In the calculation of Net Debt Paydown Yield %, we use the reductions of TTM average total debt one-year-ago and TTM average total debt at present, divided by its Market Cap.
Stanley Black & Decker Net Debt Paydown Yield % Related Terms
Stanley Black & Decker Net Debt Paydown Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Debt Paydown Yield % Chart
SWK vs LECO, TKR, TTC: Net Debt Paydown Yield % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Net Debt Paydown Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Net Debt Paydown Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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.
* All the data are calculated by TTM values. Note that if a companies is traded in several exchanges, then we calculate the company level data for Net Debt Paydown Yield % using the primary share class stock data. The calculation result in definition page is for demonstration purpose only, and it's showing the share class level data. Therefore, the numbers in the calculation may differ from elsewhere if the stock is not a primary share.
What does a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.47% mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.47% as of Jun. 28, 2026. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 0.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #909 out of 2840 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Net Debt Paydown Yield % too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % of 0.47% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #909 out of 2840 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stanley Black & Decker has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's Net Debt Paydown Yield % compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #909 out of 2840 companies for Net Debt Paydown Yield %. This puts Stanley Black & Decker in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Debt Paydown Yield % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Net Debt Paydown Yield % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Net Debt Paydown Yield % 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 Debt Paydown Yield % mean?
A high Net Debt Paydown Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net Debt Paydown Yield is a metric that evaluates the total amount of debt a company has paid in relation to its market capitalization. This metric provides insight into a company's willingness and ability to reduce its debt using free cash flow. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. Stanley Black & Decker's current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.47%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 0.40. 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 Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.47%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 0.40. 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 Net Debt Paydown Yield % calculated?
Net Debt Paydown Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Net Debt Paydown Yield % is 0.47% as of Jun. 28, 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 Debt Paydown Yield %: 0.47% (18% above median its 10-year median of 0.40)
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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