Stanley Black & Decker Inc (SWK)

Gross profit margin

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Gross profit (ttm) US$ in thousands 338,200 1,558,500 2,584,900 3,814,200 4,284,100 4,657,600 4,855,100 5,009,800 5,092,200 5,369,500 5,385,800 4,910,500 4,405,400 4,161,700 4,169,300 4,582,600 4,805,500 4,804,800 4,804,800 4,804,800
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 15,781,100 16,031,400 16,197,100 16,431,200 16,947,400 16,942,500 16,602,600 16,008,500 15,281,300 15,302,100 15,010,500 14,017,900 13,057,700 12,769,200 12,914,200 13,869,200 14,442,200 14,362,700 14,362,700 14,362,700
Gross profit margin 2.14% 9.72% 15.96% 23.21% 25.28% 27.49% 29.24% 31.29% 33.32% 35.09% 35.88% 35.03% 33.74% 32.59% 32.28% 33.04% 33.27% 33.45% 33.45% 33.45%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $338,200K ÷ $15,781,100K
= 2.14%

The gross profit margin of Stanley Black & Decker Inc has shown fluctuations over the past few quarters. The margin declined from 33.45% in March 2019 to a low of 2.14% in December 2023, indicating a significant decrease in profitability during this period. However, there was a gradual improvement in the margin from December 2023 to March 2023, where it increased from 2.14% to 23.21%.

Overall, the trend in gross profit margin for Stanley Black & Decker Inc has shown some volatility, with fluctuations in profitability levels. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor and analyze the company's performance metrics closely to assess the impact on its financial health and viability.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023

Company name
Symbol
Gross profit margin
Stanley Black & Decker Inc
SWK
2.14%
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc
SSD
47.28%
Snap-On Inc
SNA
85.50%