SWK (Stanley Black & Decker) Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.49 (As of Jul. 18, 2026)

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SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc SWK
73 GF Score
Price $90.17
GF Value $82.16
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Stanley Black & Decker Shares Buyback Ratio %?

Stanley Black & Decker SWK -1.25% 73 Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.49 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates SWK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.16 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.

GuruFocus calculates shares buyback ratio using previous shares outstanding minus the current shares outstanding, and then divides by previous shares outstanding. Stanley Black & Decker's current shares buyback ratio was -0.49%.

Stanley Black & Decker Shares Buyback Ratio % Related Terms

Stanley Black & Decker Shares Buyback Ratio % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Shares Buyback Ratio % can be seen below:

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* 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % Chart

Stanley Black & Decker Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shares Buyback Ratio %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -1.60 6.33 -0.42 -0.49 -0.43

Stanley Black & Decker Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Shares Buyback Ratio % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -0.20 -0.04 -0.06 -0.12 -0.26
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Stanley Black & Decker Shares Buyback Ratio % Calculation

Stanley Black & Decker's Shares Buyback Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2024 )
=(154.373 - 155.036) / 154.373
=-0.43%

Stanley Black & Decker's Shares Buyback Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Shares Buyback Ratio=(Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 ) - Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Mar. 2026 )) / Shares Outstanding (EOP) (A: Dec. 2025 )
=(155.036 - 155.440) / 155.036
=-0.26%

* 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.

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What does a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.49 mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.49 as of Jul. 18, 2026. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Shares Buyback Ratio % too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.49. 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % compare to LECO and TKR?
Stanley Black & Decker's Shares Buyback Ratio % of -0.49 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Buyback Ratio % for an Industrial Products company?
A good Shares Buyback Ratio % depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Shares Buyback Ratio % 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 Shares Buyback Ratio % mean?
A high Shares Buyback Ratio % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Share buyback ratio is the percent change of a company's shares outstanding from two periods. View historical data on Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. Stanley Black & Decker's current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.49. 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 $90.17 — trading 9.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.49. Stanley Black & Decker's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Buyback Ratio % calculated?
Shares Buyback Ratio % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Shares Buyback Ratio % is -0.49 as of Jul. 18, 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 $90.17 is trading 9.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.16. GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for SWK:

  • Shares Buyback Ratio %: -0.49
  • GF Value™: $82.16 vs. price of $90.17 (9.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 11 warning signs

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 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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