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Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) Interest Coverage Ratio: 2.48x

The interest coverage ratio for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) is 2.48x as of Sunday, June 14, 2026.

SWK Interest Coverage Ratio Metrics

INTEREST COVERAGE RATIO

2.48x

SWK Competitors' Interest Coverage Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPINTEREST COVERAGE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)$13.00B2.48xN/AN/AN/A
CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)vs ›$13.14B1.80x2.10x3.45x3.77x
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (AEIS)vs ›$13.48B11.69x6.57x12.96x18.85x
Pentair plc (PNR)vs ›$11.93B12.36x10.71x9.33x17.93x
Powell Industries, Inc. (POWL)vs ›$10.74BN/A47.61x48.35x62.70x
Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)vs ›$15.44B4.09x5.04x6.09x10.13x
Planet Labs PBC (PL)vs ›$10.37B-27.67xN/AN/AN/A
Gartner, Inc. (IT)vs ›$9.92B9.15x8.98x9.00x8.00x
Lennox International Inc. (LII)vs ›$17.82B24.83x24.14x19.72x19.62x
AGCO Corporation (AGCO)vs ›$8.15B10.52x8.31x17.64x22.65x

Financial Health Indicators

Interest Coverage

2.5x

Debt/Equity

0.65

Current Ratio

1.14

Formula: Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

Reference ranges:

  • < 1.5x: EBIT is less than 1.5 times interest expense
  • 1.5x - 3x: EBIT is between 1.5 and 3 times interest expense
  • 3x - 5x: EBIT is between 3 and 5 times interest expense
  • > 5x: EBIT is more than 5 times interest expense

Note: Interest coverage should be compared with historical interest expense, operating income, and industry capital structure.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio Formula & Definition

Interest Coverage = EBIT / Interest Expense

The interest coverage ratio measures operating earnings relative to interest expense.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Interest Coverage Ratio FAQ

What is the interest coverage ratio for Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)?
The interest coverage ratio for SWK stock is 2.48x.

About Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK) is a global enterprise primarily engaged in two core business segments: Tools & Storage and Industrial operations. Its geographical footprint extends across the United States, Canada, the wider Americas region, France, the rest of Europe, and Asia. The Tools & Storage segment provides a comprehensive array of products catering to both professional and consumer markets. For professionals, offerings include high-grade corded and cordless electric power tools, essential equipment, pneumatic tools, and fastening solutions. Consumers can access corded and cordless electric power tools, notably under the BLACK+DECKER brand, alongside lawn and garden equipment, related accessories, various home products, hand tools, power tool accessories, and storage units. This division distributes its merchandise through a diverse network comprising retailers, distributors, and dealers, supplemented by a direct sales force. Its customer base spans professional end-users, distributors, dealers, retail consumers, and various industrial clients. The company's Industrial segment delivers specialized engineered fastening systems and related products to key sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, electronics, construction, and aerospace. It also specializes in the sale and rental of custom equipment for pipe handling, joint welding, and coating used in pipeline construction, while simultaneously offering pipeline inspection services. Furthermore, this segment supplies hydraulic tools and high-performance heavy equipment attachments. Clients for this segment primarily include the oil and natural gas pipeline industry, alongside other industrial customers. Additionally, Stanley Black & Decker markets automatic door solutions to commercial enterprises. Founded in 1843, the company initially operated as The Stanley Works before adopting its current name, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., in March 2010. Its corporate headquarters are located in New Britain, Connecticut.

New Britain, CT
48,000 employees
Industrials / Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Manufacturing - Tools & Accessories
CEO
Christopher John Nelson