Stanley Black & Decker (MEX:SWK) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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MEX:SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc MEX:SWK
64 GF Score
Price MXN1,602.50
GF Value MXN1,521.75
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
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What is Stanley Black & Decker Profitability Rank?

Stanley Black & Decker MEX:SWK 64 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 6.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:SWK with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,521.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Stanley Black & Decker has the Profitability Rank of 6.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Stanley Black & Decker's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.02%. As of today, Stanley Black & Decker's Piotroski F-Score is 7.


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MEX:SWK vs LECO, TKR, TTC: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Stanley Black & Decker Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Stanley Black & Decker has the Profitability Rank of 6.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Stanley Black & Decker's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=4172.767 / 69360.977
=6.02 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 7, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Stanley Black & Decker has an F-score of 7. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Stanley Black & Decker Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.3%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (MEX:SWK) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.00. Over the past decade, Stanley Black & Decker's Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Profitability Rank too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Profitability Rank of 6 is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Stanley Black & Decker has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's Profitability Rank compare to LECO and TKR?
Stanley Black & Decker's Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. Historically, Stanley Black & Decker's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for an Industrial Products company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. Stanley Black & Decker's current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.00. 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 (MEX:SWK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,521.75, compared to a current price of MXN1,602.50 — trading 5.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.00. Stanley Black & Decker's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (MEX:SWK), the current Profitability Rank is 6 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 (MEX:SWK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Black & Decker stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of MXN1,602.50 is trading 5.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,521.75. GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for MEX:SWK:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (near median its 10-year median of 6.00)
  • GF Value™: MXN1,521.75 vs. price of MXN1,602.50 (5.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 11 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:SWK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Stanley Black & Decker Business Description

Address 1000 Stanley Drive, New Britain, CT, USA, 06053
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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