Smith & Wesson BrandsSTU:SWS -1.69%62 Net Margin % is 9.09% as of Apr. 2026, which is 58% above its 10-year median of 5.76. GuruFocus rates STU:SWS with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.03 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks worse than 57.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smith & Wesson Brands's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SWS'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.56 Med: 5.76 Max: 23.8
Current: 3.53
STU:SWS's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 57.64% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 4.9
vs STU:SWS: 3.53
Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Smith & Wesson Brands Net Margin % Related Terms
Smith & Wesson Brands Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smith & Wesson Brands's Net Margin % 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.
STU:SWS vs SPCE, PKE, RGR: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net Margin % 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands Net Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands's Net Margin % 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.
Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS) has a Net Margin % of 9.09% as of Apr. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is 58% above median its historical median of 5.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #200 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 57.6%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' Net Margin % too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current Net Margin % of 9.09% is 58% above median its 10-year median of 5.76. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 9.09% is 85.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #200 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smith & Wesson Brands has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith & Wesson Brands' Net Margin % compare to SPCE and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #200 out of 347 companies for Net Margin %. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 4.90. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 9.09% is 85.5% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.76 vs. the industry median of 4.90, Smith & Wesson Brands has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Margin % for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Net Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 4.90, based on 347 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Net Margin % of 9.09% is 85.5% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Net Margin % is 4.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Net Margin % is 9.09%, which is 58% above median its own 10-year median of 5.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.03, compared to a current price of €14.26 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 9.09%, which is 58% above median its 10-year median of 5.76 and 85.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 4.90. Smith & Wesson Brands' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS), the current Net Margin % is 9.09% as of Apr. 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 Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.26 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €12.03.
GuruFocus considers Smith & Wesson Brands to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SWS:
Net Margin %: 9.09% (58% above median its 10-year median of 5.76)
GF Value™: €12.03 vs. price of €14.26 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 85.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#200 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SWS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc is a U.S.-based company engaged in manufacturing and selling firearms. It operates under one reportable segment: Firearms, which includes firearms distribution and manufacturing services. The company manufactures handguns, long guns, sporting rifles, shooting gear, and suppressor products. The company sells its products under the Smith and Wesson and Gemtech brands, which are used for defense, law enforcement, hunting, and sporting purposes. Geographically, it sells products globally, with maximum income being generated by the U.S. market from its handgun products.
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