Snap-on (SNA) Stock Analysis

November 11, 2026

This is a peer-relative look at Snap-on (SNA): its performance, risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividend, and valuation are each measured against its Capital Goods peers, so every number reads in context rather than in isolation.

Company Profile

Company profile fields for Snap-on (SNA)
Profile Item	SNA
Name	Snap-on Incorporated
Country/Region	United States
GICS Sector	Industrials
GICS Industry Group	Capital Goods
GICS Industry	Machinery
GICS Sub-Industry	Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Market Capitalization	18.94 billion USD
Currency	USD
Exchange	NYSE
Listing Date	February 21, 1973
Security Type	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

SNA

GSPC

Snap-on (SNA) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Trailing Returns

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Trailing total returns for Snap-on (SNA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Snap-on (SNA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Snap-on (SNA) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SNA	Industry group median
Total Return (1Y)	12.48%	6.84%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	15.36%	17.66%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	14.84%	9.09%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

SNA

GSPC

Snap-on (SNA) vs. S&P 500 (GSPC): Drawdown from the running peak over the past five years. Each line shows the decline from its prior peak; 0% marks a new high.

Return Distribution

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Distribution of monthly total returns for Snap-on (SNA) and S&P 500 (GSPC). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Snap-on (SNA) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SNA	Industry group median
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	19.41%	44.38%
Beta (5Y)	0.73	1.19
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-20.77%	-49.95%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

Each dot is a stock plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. SNA is highlighted; the dashed line is the Capital Allocation Line from the risk-free rate through the industry median — dots above it are stronger on a risk-adjusted basis.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Snap-on (SNA) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SNA	Industry group median
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.42	0.06
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.63	0.09

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Snap-on (SNA) posts ROE of 17.32%, roughly around the peer group’s normal range. Shareholders’ equity is producing a return that looks broadly typical for the industry.

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

17.32%

Group distribution

Max: 40.55%
Q3: 19.29%
SNA: 17.32%
Median: 12.12%
Q1: 4.08%
Min: -17.12%

Largest peers

GEV: 93.04%
CAT: 56.14%
GE: 50.17%
DE: 18.24%
SNA: 17.32%
RTX: 12.85%
BA: --

Where Snap-on (SNA) stands on ROE within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Net Margin (TTM)

Snap-on (SNA) keeps 19.21% of revenue as net profit, putting net margin in the upper peer quartile. After operating costs, interest, and taxes, more of each sales dollar reaches shareholders than it does at most industry peers.

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

19.21%

Group distribution

Max: 27.47%
SNA: 19.21%
Q3: 12.10%
Median: 6.30%
Q1: 1.40%
Min: -12.89%

Largest peers

GEV: 23.54%
SNA: 19.21%
GE: 17.31%
CAT: 15.21%
DE: 10.17%
RTX: 8.75%
BA: 8.07%

Where Snap-on (SNA) stands on net margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Snap-on (SNA) turns 24.88% of revenue into operating profit, putting operating margin in the upper peer quartile. Before financing and taxes enter the picture, the day-to-day business keeps more of each sales dollar than most industry peers.

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

24.88%

Group distribution

Max: 36.60%
SNA: 24.88%
Q3: 18.33%
Median: 11.12%
Q1: 5.14%
Min: -12.63%

Largest peers

SNA: 24.88%
CAT: 20.19%
GE: 18.49%
RTX: 15.54%
DE: 13.37%
GEV: 12.77%
BA: 0.30%

Where Snap-on (SNA) stands on operating margin within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Profitability Metrics

Snap-on (SNA) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SNA	Industry group median
ROE (TTM)	17.32%	12.12%
ROA (TTM)	9.70%	5.29%
Net Margin (TTM)	19.21%	6.30%
Operating Margin (TTM)	24.88%	11.12%
Gross Margin (TTM)	51.87%	29.63%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Snap-on (SNA) grew revenue 0.93%, in the lower peer quartile. The top line is expanding more slowly than at most peers, which can reflect softer demand, lost share, or weaker pricing.

Snap-on (SNA): Revenue Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

EPS Growth

Snap-on (SNA) grew earnings per share -1.64%, roughly around the peer group's normal range. Bottom-line momentum looks broadly typical for the industry.

Snap-on (SNA): EPS Growth across different time periods, set against Capital Goods industry-group medians.

Growth Metrics

Snap-on (SNA) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SNA	Industry group median
Revenue Growth (YoY)	0.93%	8.11%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	2.11%	6.45%
EPS Growth (YoY)	-1.64%	5.45%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	4.49%	7.15%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Snap-on (SNA) has current ratio of 3.55, above the industry’s typical middle range. Liquidity looks ample versus peers, though an unusually high cushion can also mean idle current assets or inefficient working capital.

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

3.55

Group distribution

Max: 5.22
SNA: 3.55
Q3: 2.95
Median: 2.08
Q1: 1.43
Min: 0.36

Largest peers

SNA: 3.55
DE: 2.13
CAT: 1.42
BA: 1.13
RTX: 1.05
GE: 0.98
GEV: 0.83

Where Snap-on (SNA) stands on current ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Snap-on (SNA) has debt-to-equity ratio of 0.21, in the lower-leverage quartile for its industry. Borrowing is modest relative to equity compared with most peers, which can leave more flexibility through a cycle.

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

0.21

Group distribution

Max: 2.33
Q3: 1.12
Median: 0.60
Q1: 0.29
SNA: 0.21
Min: 0.00

Largest peers

BA: 7.39
DE: 2.30
CAT: 2.10
GE: 1.16
RTX: 0.55
GEV: 0.30
SNA: 0.21

Where Snap-on (SNA) stands on debt-to-equity ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Financial Strength Metrics

Snap-on (SNA) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SNA	Industry group median
Current Ratio (MRQ)	3.55	2.08
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	0.21	0.60
Net Debt / EBITDA	-0.26	1.78

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Snap-on (SNA) has dividend yield of 2.66%, in the upper peer-yield quartile while still inside the industry range. The dividend offers more cash income per dollar of share price than most peers, though payout coverage still matters.

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

2.66%

Group distribution

SNA: 2.66%
Max: 2.66%
Q3: 1.14%
Median: 0.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

SNA: 2.66%
RTX: 1.47%
CAT: 1.13%
DE: 0.98%
GE: 0.56%
GEV: 0.26%
BA: 0.00%

Where Snap-on (SNA) stands on dividend yield within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Snap-on (SNA) has payout ratio of 50.70%, above the industry’s usual payout band. A larger share of earnings is going to dividends, so the cushion narrows if profit weakens.

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

50.70%

Group distribution

Max: 67.39%
SNA: 50.70%
Q3: 28.02%
Median: 6.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

Largest peers

SNA: 50.70%
RTX: 45.85%
DE: 36.02%
CAT: 24.18%
GE: 20.23%
GEV: 4.59%
BA: 0.00%

Where Snap-on (SNA) stands on payout ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Dividend Metrics

Snap-on (SNA) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SNA	Industry group median
Dividend Yield (TTM)	2.66%	0.24%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	50.70%	6.86%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Snap-on (SNA) trades at P/E ratio of 19.08, in the cheaper earnings-multiple quartile for its industry. Investors are paying less for each dollar of TTM earnings than they usually pay for comparable businesses.

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

19.08

Group distribution

Max: 59.38
Q3: 35.92
Median: 25.41
Q1: 19.47
SNA: 19.08
Min: 3.03

Largest peers

DE: 37.33
GE: 36.94
RTX: 30.82
CAT: 21.92
GEV: 20.32
SNA: 19.08
BA: 17.89

Where Snap-on (SNA) stands on P/E ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

Snap-on (SNA) trades at 3.60 on P/S ratio, roughly in the peer group’s normal range. The market is not making a strong cheap-or-rich statement about its revenue base.

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

3.60

Group distribution

Max: 7.54
Q3: 3.76
SNA: 3.60
Median: 2.15
Q1: 1.03
Min: 0.03

Largest peers

GE: 6.38
GEV: 4.65
DE: 3.78
SNA: 3.60
CAT: 3.29
RTX: 2.66
BA: 1.45

Where Snap-on (SNA) stands on P/S ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Snap-on (SNA) trades at 3.11 on P/B ratio, roughly in line with the industry’s normal price-to-book range. Its balance sheet is not being priced at a clear discount or premium versus peers.

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

3.11

Group distribution

Max: 9.66
Q3: 5.00
Median: 3.12
SNA: 3.11
Q1: 1.81
Min: -1.08

Largest peers

BA: 20.99
GE: 19.06
GEV: 18.00
CAT: 11.90
DE: 6.47
RTX: 3.69
SNA: 3.11

Where Snap-on (SNA) stands on P/B ratio within its Capital Goods peer group — the box is the group’s distribution and the dots its largest members.

Valuation Metrics

Snap-on (SNA) metric values compared with Capital Goods industry-group medians
Metric	Current stock: SNA	Industry group median
P/E Ratio (TTM)	19.08	25.41
P/S Ratio (TTM)	3.60	2.15
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	3.11	3.12
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	5.77%	3.03%