BA vs SWK
By Alex · Tickerpine
The Boeing Company vs Stanley Black & Decker, Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | BA | SWK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $217.25 | $91.98 |
| Market cap | $171.26B | $14.30B |
| P/E ratio | 86.2 | 37.7 |
| ROE | 169.95% | 4.17% |
| Profit margin | 2.46% | 2.44% |
| Revenue growth | 14.00% | 2.70% |
| Dividend yield | — | 3.61% |
| Beta | 1.20 | 1.20 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
BA vs SWK in plain English
- BA is the bigger company — about 12.0× the market cap of SWK.
- SWK is cheaper on earnings (P/E 37.7 vs 86.2).
- BA earns a higher return on equity (170% vs 4%).
- BA is growing revenue faster (14% vs 3%).
- SWK pays a dividend (3.61%) while the other effectively doesn't.
How would $1,000 have done in each?
BA return calculator
See what $1,000 in The Boeing Company would be worth today.
SWK return calculator
See what $1,000 in Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.