What is SWK's DCF valuation?

Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK) DCF Valuation Analysis

Executive Summary

As of May 23, 2025, Stanley Black & Decker Inc has a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) derived fair value of $105.14 per share. With the current market price at $66.34, this represents a potential upside of 58.5%.

Key Metrics Value
DCF Fair Value (5-year) $85.47
DCF Fair Value (10-year) $105.14
Potential Upside (5-year) 28.8%
Potential Upside (10-year) 58.5%
Discount Rate (WACC) 7.2% - 9.3%

Financial Performance & Projections

Revenue Trends

Revenue is projected to grow from $15366 million in 12-2024 to $20871 million by 12-2034, representing a compound annual growth rate of approximately 3.1%.

Fiscal Year Revenue (USD millions) Growth
12-2024 15366 0%
12-2025 15564 1%
12-2026 16309 5%
12-2027 16916 4%
12-2028 17415 3%
12-2029 18184 4%
12-2030 18548 2%
12-2031 19644 6%
12-2032 20060 2%
12-2033 20462 2%
12-2034 20871 2%

Profitability Projections

Net profit margin is expected to improve from 2% in 12-2024 to 6% by 12-2034, driven by operational efficiency and economies of scale.

Fiscal Year Net Profit (USD millions) Profit Margin
12-2024 286 2%
12-2025 347 2%
12-2026 531 3%
12-2027 721 4%
12-2028 915 5%
12-2029 1131 6%
12-2030 1154 6%
12-2031 1222 6%
12-2032 1248 6%
12-2033 1273 6%
12-2034 1299 6%

DCF Model Components

1. Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

with a 5-year average of $383 million. Projected CapEx is expected to maintain at approximately 2% of revenue.

2. Depreciation & Amortization

Depreciation is based on an average useful life of 5 years for capital assets.

Fiscal Year D&A (USD millions)
12-2025 352
12-2026 363
12-2027 376
12-2028 389
12-2029 406
12-2030 420

3. Working Capital Requirements

Net working capital is expected to increase gradually, with projected changes affecting free cash flow.

Components Average Days
Days Receivables 26
Days Inventory 152
Days Payables 79

4. Free Cash Flow Projections

Fiscal Year EBITDA Tax CapEx Change in NWC FCF
9M/2025 853 87 281 (8) 493
2026 1410 177 392 16 825
2027 1690 241 407 146 897
2028 1972 305 419 41 1207
2029 2293 378 437 91 1387

DCF Valuation Parameters

Key Assumptions

  • Discount Rate (WACC): WACC / Discount Rate (selected: 7.2% - 9.3%)
  • Long-Term Growth Rate: Long-term Growth Rate (selected: 2.0% - 4.0%)
  • Terminal EV/EBITDA Multiple: 14.8x (based on peer average)

Valuation Summary

Valuation Method Fair Price (USD) Potential Upside
5-Year DCF (Growth) 85.47 28.8%
10-Year DCF (Growth) 105.14 58.5%
5-Year DCF (EBITDA) 113.93 71.7%
10-Year DCF (EBITDA) 125.73 89.5%

Enterprise Value Breakdown

  • 5-Year Model: $19,603M
  • 10-Year Model: $22,643M

Investment Conclusion

Is Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK) a buy or a sell? Stanley Black & Decker Inc is definitely a buy. Based on our DCF analysis, Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK) appears to be significantly undervalued with upside potential of 58.5%. The company's strong projected growth in revenue and profitability, coupled with consistent capital expenditure, supports our positive outlook on its intrinsic value.

Key investment drivers include:

  • Expanding profit margins (from 2% to 6%)
  • Steady revenue growth (3.1% CAGR)

Investors should consider a strong buy at the current market price of $66.34.