SWK Stanley Black & Decker PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Stanley Black & Decker stock stands at 38.99 as of Mar 28, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.96 and the stock price of $76.43 per share.
SWK PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Stanley Black & Decker has been 20.79. The current 38.99 P/E ratio is 88% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, SWK's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2024 quarter at 41.11, with a price of $80.58 and an EPS of $1.96. The Oct 2022 quarter marked the lowest point at 7.81, with a price of $75.21 and an EPS of $9.63.
Stanley Black & Decker PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 172.23% in 2011
Maximum annual decrease: -66.63% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.11 | N/A | $80.58 | $1.96 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $98.1 | -$2.07 |
| 2022 | 10.54 | -41.05% | $75.12 | $7.13 |
| 2022 | 17.88 | -21.41% | $188.62 | $10.55 |
| 2021 | 22.75 | -11.82% | $178.56 | $7.85 |
| 2019 | 25.8 | -12.07% | $165.9 | $6.43 |
| 2018 | 29.34 | 41.81% | $118.83 | $4.05 |
| 2017 | 20.69 | 19.6% | $169.69 | $8.2 |
| 2016 | 17.3 | -3.41% | $114.69 | $6.63 |
| 2016 | 17.91 | -9.18% | $106.73 | $5.96 |
| 2015 | 19.72 | -23.09% | $96.02 | $4.87 |
| 2013 | 25.64 | 92.49% | $81.01 | $3.16 |
| 2012 | 13.32 | -20% | $72.06 | $5.41 |
| 2011 | 16.65 | -66.63% | $67.6 | $4.06 |
| 2011 | 49.9 | 172.23% | $66.87 | $1.34 |
Stanley Black & Decker PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 41.11 | N/A | $80.58 | $1.96 |
| Sep 2024 | N/A | N/A | $109.72 | -$1.36 |
| Jun 2024 | N/A | N/A | $79.89 | -$1.94 |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | N/A | $97.93 | -$0.69 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $98.1 | -$2.07 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $83.58 | -$0.38 |
| Jul 2023 | 17.23 | 3.92% | $93.71 | $5.44 |
| Apr 2023 | 16.58 | 57.31% | $80.58 | $4.86 |
| Dec 2022 | 10.54 | 34.96% | $75.12 | $7.13 |
| Oct 2022 | 7.81 | -53.57% | $75.21 | $9.63 |
| Jul 2022 | 16.82 | 3.25% | $107.29 | $6.38 |
| Apr 2022 | 16.29 | -8.89% | $140.9 | $8.65 |
| Jan 2022 | 17.88 | 17.17% | $188.62 | $10.55 |
| Oct 2021 | 15.26 | -16.84% | $174.87 | $11.46 |
| Jul 2021 | 18.35 | -8.75% | $207.95 | $11.33 |
SWK average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of SWK is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
SWK PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks GE and MMM, SWK's PE ratio is higher. Stanley Black & Decker is currently trading at a higher PE ratio (38.99) than its peers average of 21.32.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SNA Snap-on Inc | 16.59 | $17.25B |
| KMT Kennametal Inc | 17.72 | $1.67B |
| TTC Toro Co | 18.6 | $7.31B |
| MMM 3M Co | 19.11 | $78.63B |
| ITW Illinois Tool Works Inc | 20.98 | $72.34B |
| LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc | 23.12 | $10.67B |
| GE General Electric Co | 33.09 | $214.53B |
| SWK Stanley Black & Decker Inc | 38.99 | $11.8B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stanley Black & Decker's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SWK stock as of Mar 28, 2025, stands at 38.99.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for SWK stock is 18.05.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Stanley Black & Decker (SWK)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for SWK stock is 19.45.
What is the highest PE ratio for SWK?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 41.11 and it was in the Dec 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for SWK compare to its historical average?
SWK's current price to earnings ratio is 88% above its 10-year historical average.
How is SWK's PE ratio calculated (Stanley Black & Decker PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Mar 28, 2025), Stanley Black & Decker's share price is $76.43. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.96. Therefore, Stanley Black & Decker's PE ratio for today is 38.99. PE RATIO(38.99) = STOCK PRICE($76.43) / TTM EPS($1.96)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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