SWK (Stanley Black & Decker) Stock Based Compensation: $86 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc SWK
73 GF Score
Price $91.98
GF Value $82.16
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 11 Warning Signs
View Full Analysis

What is Stanley Black & Decker Stock Based Compensation?

Stanley Black & Decker SWK -0.36% 73 Stock Based Compensation is $86 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SWK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $82.16 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review.

Stanley Black & Decker's Stock Based Compensation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $28 Mil. Its Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $86 Mil.

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Based Compensation Related Terms

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Based Compensation Historical Data

* Premium members only.

The historical data trend for Stanley Black & Decker's Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation Chart

Stanley Black & Decker Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Stock Based Compensation
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 118.30 90.70 83.80 105.40 94.10

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
Stock Based Compensation 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 36.40 28.00 18.40 11.30 28.20
SWK
73GF Score
Stanley Black & Decker Inc SWK
Stock Based Compensation is just one metric. See GF Score™, valuation, warning signs, and more.
View Full Analysis

Stanley Black & Decker Stock Based Compensation Calculation

Stock Based Compensation is a way corporations use stock options to reward employees. It provides executives and employees the opportunity to share in the growth of the company and, if structured properly, can align their interests with the interests of the company's shareholders and investors, without burning the company's cash on hand.

Stock Based Compensation for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $86 Mil.

What does a Stock Based Compensation of $86 Mil mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a Stock Based Compensation of $86 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's Stock Based Compensation too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current Stock Based Compensation is $86 Mil. Overall, Stanley Black & Decker has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Black & Decker's Stock Based Compensation compare to LECO and TKR?
Stanley Black & Decker's Stock Based Compensation of $86 Mil 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 Stock Based Compensation for an Industrial Products company?
A good Stock Based Compensation depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, Stock Based Compensation 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 Stock Based Compensation mean?
A high Stock Based Compensation can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Stock based compensation is the amount of company stock issued as employee benefits. View historical data for Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. Stanley Black & Decker's current Stock Based Compensation is $86 Mil. 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 $91.98 — trading 12% above its estimated fair value. The current Stock Based Compensation is $86 Mil. 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 Stock Based Compensation calculated?
Stock Based Compensation is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current Stock Based Compensation is $86 Mil 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 $91.98 is trading 12% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.16. GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for SWK:

  • Stock Based Compensation: $86 Mil
  • GF Value™: $82.16 vs. price of $91.98 (12% 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.
73GF Score

Get the complete analysis for SWK

Stock Based Compensation is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.

$91.98
Price
$82.16
GF Value