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Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. Stanley Black & Decker's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was -0.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
SWK'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.9 Med: 0.6 Max: 2.4
Current: -0.4
During the past 13 years, Stanley Black & Decker's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 2.40%. The lowest was -28.90%. And the median was 0.60%.
SWK's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 59.82% of 1854
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: -1.1
vs SWK: -0.40
Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
Stanley Black & Decker 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
SWK vs LECO, TKR, TTC: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback 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.
Stanley Black & Decker 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
Stanley Black & Decker 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40 mean?
Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of -0.40 as of Mar. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #745 out of 1854 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 40.2%.
Is Stanley Black & Decker's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
Stanley Black & Decker's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #745 out of 1854 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to LECO and TKR?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Stanley Black & Decker ranks #745 out of 1854 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This puts Stanley Black & Decker in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for an Industrial Products company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Industrial Products industry context. However, 3-Year Share 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for Stanley Black & Decker and its competitors. Stanley Black & Decker's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. 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 $82.17, compared to a current price of $87.37 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40. 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 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Stanley Black & Decker (SWK), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is -0.40 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 $87.37 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $82.17.
GuruFocus considers Stanley Black & Decker to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SWK:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: -0.40
GF Value™: $82.17 vs. price of $87.37 (6.3% above fair value)
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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