Smith & Wesson BrandsSTU:SWS -1.69%62 PB Ratio is 1.98 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 1.56. 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 339 Aerospace & Defense companies, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks better than 75.22% on this metric.
Smith & Wesson Brands Inc stock PB Ratio (=1.97) is close to 3-year high of 2.15.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smith & Wesson Brands's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SWS'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.55 Med: 1.56 Max: 5.8
Current: 1.94
During the past 13 years, Smith & Wesson Brands's highest PB Ratio was 5.80. The lowest was 0.55. And the median was 1.56.
STU:SWS's PB Ratio is ranked better than 75.22% of 339
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 3.7
vs STU:SWS: 1.94
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 7.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 3.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Smith & Wesson Brands was 34.30% per year. The lowest was -11.80% per year. And the median was 18.10% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
* 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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio 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 PB Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS) has a PB Ratio of 1.98 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 1.56. Over the past decade, Smith & Wesson Brands' PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 5.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #84 out of 339 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' PB Ratio too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current PB Ratio of 1.98 is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.55 to a high of 5.80. The Aerospace & Defense industry median PB Ratio is 3.70. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 1.98 is 46.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #84 out of 339 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. 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' PB Ratio compare to SPCE and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #84 out of 339 companies for PB Ratio. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median PB Ratio is 3.70. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 1.98 is 46.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Smith & Wesson Brands' own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.55 to 5.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.56 vs. the industry median of 3.70, Smith & Wesson Brands has consistently been below 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 PB Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median PB Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 3.70, based on 339 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smith & Wesson Brands's current PB Ratio of 1.98 is 46.5% below 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median PB Ratio is 3.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current PB Ratio is 1.98, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 1.56. 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 PB Ratio is 1.98, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 1.56 and 46.5% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 3.70. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smith & Wesson Brands (STU:SWS), the current PB Ratio is 1.98 as of Jun. 25, 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:
PB Ratio: 1.98 (27% above median its 10-year median of 1.56)
GF Value™: €12.03 vs. price of €14.26 (18.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.5% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#84 of 339)
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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