Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) P/E Ratio History
ExpensiveTrading at 36.6x vs 5Y avg 18.5x · 85th percentile · Material premium to history · Data 2003–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of July 8, 2026, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 36.6x, with a stock price of $15.00 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.41.
The current P/E is 98% above its 5-year average of 18.5x. Over the past five years, SWBI's P/E has ranged from a low of 3.4x to a high of 42.9x, placing the current valuation at the 85th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 25.6x, SWBI trades at a 43% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 399 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 191.5x.
Relative to the broader market, SWBI commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.9x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our SWBI DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
SWBI Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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SWBI P/E vs Peers
Weapons, Missiles and Munitions peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9B | 387.2 | - | +18% | |
| $52B | 424.1 | - | -69% | |
| $123B | 24.9 | - | -4% | |
| $101B | 24.2Lowest | 3.44 | +13% | |
| $183B | 93.4 | - | +114%Best | |
| $11B | 43.2 | 2.28Best | +18% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
SWBI Historical P/E Data (2003–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q4 | - | $15.54 | $0.41 | 38.0x | +98% |
| FY2026 Q3 | Jan 31 2026 | $10.92 | $0.27 | 40.6x | +112% |
| FY2026 Q2 | Oct 31 2025 | $9.59 | $0.22 | 42.9x | +124% |
| FY2026 Q1 | - | $7.95 | $0.27 | 29.2x | +52% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Apr 30 2025 | $9.53 | $0.30 | 31.5x | +64% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Jan 31 2025 | $10.49 | $0.65 | 16.1x | -16% |
| FY2025 Q2 | - | $12.96 | $0.79 | 16.5x | -14% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Jul 31 2024 | $16.55 | $0.75 | 22.1x | +15% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $16.97 | $0.86 | 19.7x | +3% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Jan 31 2024 | $13.06 | $0.57 | 22.9x | +19% |
| FY2024 Q2 | - | $14.73 | $0.64 | 23.0x | +20% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Jul 31 2023 | $12.73 | $0.80 | 16.0x | -17% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Apr 30 2023 | $12.02 | $0.80 | 15.0x | -22% |
| FY2023 Q3 | - | $11.08 | $1.31 | 8.4x | -56% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Oct 31 2022 | $11.29 | $1.72 | 6.6x | -66% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Jul 31 2022 | $14.55 | $2.56 | 5.7x | -70% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Apr 30 2022 | $13.73 | $4.06 | 3.4x | -82% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Jan 31 2022 | $17.08 | $4.97 | 3.4x | -82% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Oct 31 2021 | $21.50 | $5.44 | 4.0x | -79% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Jul 31 2021 | $23.45 | $5.31 | 4.4x | -77% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Apr 30 2021 | $17.40 | $4.60 | 3.8x | -80% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Jan 31 2021 | $16.56 | $1.70 | 9.7x | -49% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Oct 31 2020 | $16.59 | $0.68 | 24.4x | +27% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Jan 31 2020 | $7.24 | $0.26 | 27.7x | +44% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $5.44 | $0.06 | 88.5x | +361% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Jul 31 2019 | $7.41 | $0.16 | 45.9x | +139% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $7.57 | $0.34 | 22.3x | +16% |
| FY2019 Q3 | - | $9.28 | $0.30 | 30.9x | +61% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Oct 31 2018 | $10.51 | $0.61 | 17.2x | -10% |
| FY2019 Q1 | - | $7.28 | $0.55 | 13.2x | -31% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Apr 30 2018 | $8.46 | $0.37 | 22.9x | +19% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Jan 31 2018 | $9.17 | $0.73 | 12.6x | -34% |
| FY2018 Q2 | - | $11.01 | $1.09 | 10.1x | -47% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Jul 31 2017 | $15.89 | $1.60 | 9.9x | -48% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Apr 30 2017 | $17.03 | $2.21 | 7.7x | -60% |
| FY2017 Q3 | - | $16.37 | $2.34 | 7.0x | -64% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Oct 31 2016 | $20.32 | $2.33 | 8.7x | -55% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Jul 31 2016 | $22.64 | $1.98 | 11.4x | -40% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Apr 30 2016 | $16.78 | $1.67 | 10.0x | -48% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Jan 31 2016 | $16.57 | $1.44 | 11.5x | -40% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Oct 31 2015 | $13.73 | $1.03 | 13.3x | -30% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Jul 31 2015 | $12.47 | $0.90 | 13.9x | -28% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $11.43 | $0.90 | 12.7x | -34% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Jan 31 2015 | $9.45 | $0.94 | 10.1x | -48% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Oct 31 2014 | $7.81 | $1.15 | 6.8x | -65% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $9.49 | $1.34 | 7.1x | -63% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Apr 30 2014 | $11.80 | $1.48 | 8.0x | -58% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Jan 31 2014 | $10.06 | $1.42 | 7.1x | -63% |
| FY2014 Q2 | - | $8.29 | $1.28 | 6.5x | -66% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Jul 31 2013 | $9.10 | $1.31 | 6.9x | -64% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $6.75 | $1.18 | 5.7x | -70% |
| FY2013 Q3 | - | $6.61 | $0.99 | 6.7x | -65% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Oct 31 2012 | $7.37 | $0.84 | 8.8x | -54% |
| FY2013 Q1 | - | $7.76 | $0.51 | 15.3x | -20% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Apr 30 2012 | $6.34 | $0.25 | 25.8x | +35% |
| FY2012 Q3 | - | $3.95 | $0.08 | 52.2x | +172% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Jul 31 2010 | $2.96 | $0.41 | 7.2x | -63% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Apr 30 2010 | $3.44 | $0.52 | 6.6x | -66% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Jan 31 2010 | $3.04 | $0.58 | 5.2x | -73% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Oct 31 2009 | $3.28 | $0.59 | 5.6x | -71% |
| FY2009 Q1 | - | $3.45 | $0.15 | 23.6x | +23% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Apr 30 2008 | $5.76 | $0.21 | 27.9x | +46% |
| FY2008 Q3 | - | $3.65 | $0.25 | 14.9x | -22% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Oct 31 2007 | $9.29 | $0.33 | 28.2x | +47% |
| FY2008 Q1 | - | $14.45 | $0.33 | 43.8x | +128% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Apr 30 2007 | $10.55 | $0.30 | 35.2x | +83% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Jan 31 2007 | $8.53 | $0.29 | 29.4x | +53% |
| FY2007 Q2 | - | $10.53 | $0.27 | 39.0x | +103% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Jul 31 2006 | $6.32 | $0.22 | 28.7x | +50% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Apr 30 2006 | $4.91 | $0.21 | 23.4x | +22% |
| FY2006 Q3 | - | $3.53 | $0.15 | 23.5x | +23% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Oct 31 2005 | $3.92 | $0.13 | 30.4x | +58% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Jul 31 2005 | $4.59 | $0.17 | 27.2x | +42% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Apr 30 2005 | $2.18 | $0.14 | 15.7x | -18% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Jan 31 2005 | $1.50 | $0.15 | 9.8x | -49% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Oct 31 2004 | $1.14 | $0.10 | 11.6x | -40% |
| FY2005 Q1 | Jul 31 2004 | $1.13 | $0.06 | 19.3x | +1% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Apr 30 2004 | $1.24 | $0.04 | 32.2x | +68% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Jan 31 2004 | $1.23 | $0.41 | 3.0x | -85% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Oct 31 2003 | $1.73 | $0.49 | 3.5x | -82% |
| FY2004 Q1 | - | $1.35 | $0.48 | 2.8x | -85% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Apr 30 2003 | $1.04 | $0.45 | 2.3x | -88% |
| FY2003 Q3 | Jan 31 2003 | $1.38 | $0.01 | 99.3x | +418% |
| FY2003 Q2 | - | $1.17 | $0.06 | 18.3x | -5% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Jul 31 2002 | $1.27 | $0.03 | 40.8x | +113% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 19.2x
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SWBI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SWBI stock.
What is SWBI's P/E ratio?
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 36.6x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.41. The 5-year average P/E is 18.5x and the historical range spans 3.4x to 42.9x.
Is SWBI stock overvalued or undervalued?
SWBI trades at 36.6x P/E, above its 5-year average of 18.5x. The 85th percentile ranking within the 3.4x–42.9x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is SWBI stock expensive?
Yes, SWBI is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 36.6x is above the 5-year average of 18.5x and also above the Industrials sector median of 25.6x. The stock sits at the 85th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is SWBI's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, SWBI's P/E ratio has ranged from 3.4x to 42.9x, with a median of 16.5x and an average of 18.5x. The current P/E of 36.6x places the stock at the 85th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2003–2026.
How does SWBI's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
SWBI trades at 36.6x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.9x. The 41% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does SWBI's valuation compare to Industrials peers?
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. P/E of 36.6x compares to the Industrials sector median of 25.6x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is SWBI's PEG ratio?
SWBI PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 36.6x and EPS growth of 36.7%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is SWBI's earnings yield?
SWBI earnings yield is 2.73%, the inverse of its 36.6x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.