Stanley Black & DeckerSWK +6.98%73 Pretax Margin % is 2.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% below its 10-year median of 7.90. GuruFocus rates SWK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,038 Industrial Products companies, Stanley Black & Decker ranks worse than 65.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Black & Decker's Pretax Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SWK'
s Pretax Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.38 Med: 7.9 Max: 11.78
Current: 2.46
SWK's Pretax Margin % is ranked worse than 65.7% of 3038
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 5.85
vs SWK: 2.46
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Pretax Margin % Explanation
The pretax margin, as know as pretax profit margin, is widely used to measure the operating efficiency of a company before deducting taxes.
The pretax margin is sometimes preferred over the net margin as tax expenditures can make profitability comparisons between companies misleading.
It is a useful tool to compare companies operating in the same sector and less effective when comparing companies from other sectors as each industry generally has different operating expenses and sales patterns.
The long term trend of the pretax margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Stanley Black & Decker Pretax Margin % Related Terms
Stanley Black & Decker Pretax Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Pretax 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.
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Pretax Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Pretax 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.
Stanley Black & Decker Pretax Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Pretax Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Pretax 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.
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a Pretax Margin % of 2.20% as of Mar. 2026. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. This is 72% below median its historical median of 7.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #1996 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 65.7%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Pretax Margin % too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Pretax Margin % of 2.20% is 72% below median its 10-year median of 7.90. The Industrial Products industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 2.20% is 62.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #1996 out of 3038 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stanley Black & Decker has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's Pretax Margin % compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #1996 out of 3038 companies for Pretax Margin %. This places Stanley Black & Decker in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Pretax Margin % is 5.85. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 2.20% is 62.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 7.90 vs. the industry median of 5.85, Stanley Black & Decker 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 Pretax Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Pretax Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 5.85, based on 3,038 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Pretax Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Pretax Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stanley Black & Decker's current Pretax Margin % of 2.20% is 62.4% 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 Pretax Margin % mean?
A high Pretax Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Pre-Tax margin is the ratio of total pre-tax income to net sales. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Pretax Margin % is 5.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Black & Decker's current Pretax Margin % is 2.20%, which is 72% below median its own 10-year median of 7.90. 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 $82.16, compared to a current price of $89.66 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Pretax Margin % is 2.20%, which is 72% below median its 10-year median of 7.90 and 62.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 5.85. Stanley Black & Decker's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Pretax Margin % calculated?
Pretax Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Pretax Margin % is 2.20% 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 $89.66 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.16.
GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWK:
Pretax Margin %: 2.20% (72% below median its 10-year median of 7.90)
GF Value™: $82.16 vs. price of $89.66 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.4% below the Industrial Products median (#1996 of 3038)
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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