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Smith & Wesson BrandsSWBI -0.28%58 Shiller PE Ratio is 8.99 as of Aug. 11, 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 9.37. GuruFocus rates SWBI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 160 Aerospace & Defense companies, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks better than 96.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Smith & Wesson Brands's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SWBI'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.61 Med: 9.37 Max: 51.51
Current: 8.98
During the past years, Smith & Wesson Brands's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 51.51. The lowest was 4.61. And the median was 9.37.
SWBI's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 96.87% of 160
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 58.765
vs SWBI: 8.98
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Smith & Wesson Brands's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.360. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $1.58 for the trailing ten years ended in Apr. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Smith & Wesson Brands (NAS:SWBI) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Smith & Wesson Brands Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Smith & Wesson Brands Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smith & Wesson Brands's Shiller PE Ratio 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.
SWBI vs RGR, PKE, SATL: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Smith & Wesson Brands's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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 Shiller PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Smith & Wesson Brands's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smith & Wesson Brands's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
Smith & Wesson Brands Shiller PE Ratio Calculation
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 8.99 as of Aug. 11, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.37. Over the past decade, Smith & Wesson Brands' Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 4.61 to 51.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #5 out of 160 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Smith & Wesson Brands' Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Smith & Wesson Brands' current Shiller PE Ratio of 8.99 is near median its 10-year median of 9.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.61 to a high of 51.51. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 58.77. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 8.99 is 84.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #5 out of 160 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 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smith & Wesson Brands' Shiller PE Ratio compare to RGR and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Smith & Wesson Brands ranks #5 out of 160 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Smith & Wesson Brands in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 58.77. Smith & Wesson Brands' value of 8.99 is 84.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Smith & Wesson Brands' own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 4.61 to 51.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.37 vs. the industry median of 58.77, 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 Shiller PE Ratio for an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 58.77, based on 160 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Shiller PE Ratio of 8.99 is 84.7% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Smith & Wesson Brands and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 58.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smith & Wesson Brands's current Shiller PE Ratio is 8.99, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.37. 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 (SWBI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.88, compared to a current price of $14.21 — trading 2.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 8.99, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.37 and 84.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 58.77. Smith & Wesson Brands' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Smith & Wesson Brands (SWBI), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 8.99 as of Aug. 11, 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 (SWBI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smith & Wesson Brands stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $14.21 is trading 2.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.88.
GuruFocus considers Smith & Wesson Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWBI:
Shiller PE Ratio: 8.99 (near median its 10-year median of 9.37)
GF Value™: $13.88 vs. price of $14.21 (2.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#5 of 160)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SWBI 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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