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SWK · NYSE · United States · Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware
In shortSTANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue stable (−1.5% last year).
Financial health
Mixed
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | – | n/a |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 2.7% | 31/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 4.5% | 23/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.14× | 28/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.58× | 79/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | – | n/a |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 4.5% | 38/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.71× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 80/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 3 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 11.1% | 70/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -3.7% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | -26.8% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2026 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY22 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 15,281 | 16,947 | 15,781 | 15,366 | 15,130 |
| Cost of revenue | 10,189 | 12,663 | 11,849 | 10,851 | 10,542 |
| Gross profit | 5,092 | 4,284 | 3,933 | 4,514 | 4,588 |
| Research & development | 276 | 357 | 362 | 329 | 321 |
| Selling, general & admin | 3,193 | 3,356 | 3,282 | 3,311 | 3,315 |
| Interest expense | 185 | 339 | 559 | 499 | 516 |
| Pre-tax income | 1,587 | 38 | (376) | 241 | 418 |
| Income tax | 55 | (132) | (94) | (45) | 16 |
| Net income | 1,689 | 1,063 | (311) | 294 | 402 |
| Diluted EPS | $10.16 | $6.76 | −$2.07 | $1.95 | $2.65 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 165 | 157 | 150 | 151 | 152 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 8 reported quarters (10-Q and 10-K filings), in USD millions. The fourth quarter is derived from the annual report.
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8/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Jul 4, 2026 · Data updated Jul 29, 2026