Start with its own history
At 25.07×, SWK is 0.7% below its 8-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · SWKManufacturing - Tools & AccessoriesUpdated Nov 5, 2026
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
25.07×
0.7% belowthe 8-observation annual average
Share price118.33
÷Earnings per share4.72
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 25.07 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 25.25×
3-year average34.98×2 positive annual observations
5-year average29.28×3 positive annual observations
10-year average25.25×8 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM24.84×8 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | 28.86× | -29.8% |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 41.11× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 17.88× | -21.3% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 22.72× | -11.7% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 25.74× | -6.9% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 27.65× | +33.5% |
View all 25 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 20.72× | +19.4% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 17.35× | -3.1% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 17.91× | -9.2% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 19.73× | -22.7% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 25.53× | +86.8% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 13.67× | -17.9% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 16.65× | +4.6% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 15.92× | -31.1% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 23.10× | +168.9% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 8.59× | -27.5% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 11.85× | -16.6% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 14.21× | -4.5% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 14.87× | +35.7% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 10.96× | -63.0% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 29.59× | +83.1% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 16.16× | -35.8% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 25.17× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How SWK compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 SWK This stockStanley Black & Decker, Inc. | 25.07× |
 SNASnap-on Incorporated | 18.88× |
 MKTAYMakita Corporation | 16.41× |
 TTNDYTechtronic Industries Company Limited | 25.43× |
 LECOLincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. | 26.55× |
 KMTKennametal Inc. | 3.40× |
 EPACEnerpac Tool Group Corp. | 24.26× |
 TTCThe Toro Company | 28.66× |
 HLMNHillman Solutions Corp. | 68.54× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does SWK’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 8 positive peer ratios above is 24.84×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 118.33 ÷ EPS 4.72 = 25.07×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
SWK P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.'s current P/E is 25.07× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.