Stanley Black & DeckerSWK +0.50%72 Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 10.76. GuruFocus rates SWK with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,074 Industrial Products companies, Stanley Black & Decker ranks better than 51.43% on this metric.
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total tangible assets. Total tangible assets equals to Total Assets minus Intangible Assets. Stanley Black & Decker's annualizedNet Income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $238 Mil. Stanley Black & Decker's average total tangible assets for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,072 Mil. Therefore, Stanley Black & Decker's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Asset for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Black & Decker's Return-on-Tangible-Asset or its related term are showing as below:
SWK'
s Return-on-Tangible-Asset Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.62 Med: 10.76 Max: 18.24
Current: 3.44
During the past 13 years, Stanley Black & Decker's highest Return-on-Tangible-Asset was 18.24%. The lowest was -2.62%. And the median was 10.76%.
SWK's Return-on-Tangible-Asset is ranked better than 51.43% of 3074
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 3.24
vs SWK: 3.44
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) Return-on-Tangible-Asset Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures the rate of return on the average total tangible assets (total assets minus intangible assets). Tangible means physical in nature. Intangible Assets are assets that are not physical in nature, and typically "derive their value from legal or intellectual rights." Return-on-Tangible-Asset measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from its tangible assets. It shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. Return-on-Tangible-Assets can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be used to compare companies in different industries.
Be Aware
Like ROE and ROA, Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the companys earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Return-on-Tangible-Asset can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by a companys tax rate and its interest payment. Return-on-Tangible-Asset may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).
Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high Return-on-Tangible-Asset may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.
Stanley Black & Decker Return-on-Tangible-Asset Related Terms
Stanley Black & Decker Return-on-Tangible-Asset Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset Chart
SWK vs LECO, TKR, TTC: Return-on-Tangible-Asset Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's Return-on-Tangible-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's Return-on-Tangible-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's Return-on-Tangible-Asset 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Asset, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total tangible assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.15% mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.15% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 10.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #1493 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Return-on-Tangible-Asset too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.15% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 10.76. The Industrial Products industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 2.15% is 33.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #1493 out of 3074 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stanley Black & Decker has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's Return-on-Tangible-Asset compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #1493 out of 3074 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Asset. This puts Stanley Black & Decker in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24. Stanley Black & Decker's value of 2.15% is 33.6% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 10.76 vs. the industry median of 3.24, 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset for an Industrial Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Asset among Industrial Products companies is 3.24, based on 3,074 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Stanley Black & Decker's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset of 2.15% is 33.6% 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 Return-on-Tangible-Asset mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible assets. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 3.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stanley Black & Decker's current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.15%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 10.76. 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 $94.12 — trading 14.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.15%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 10.76 and 33.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 3.24. Stanley Black & Decker's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Return-on-Tangible-Asset calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Return-on-Tangible-Asset is 2.15% 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 $94.12 is trading 14.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.16.
GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SWK:
Return-on-Tangible-Asset: 2.15% (80% below median its 10-year median of 10.76)
GF Value™: $82.16 vs. price of $94.12 (14.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.6% below the Industrial Products median (#1493 of 3074)
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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