ALLE vs. SNA: Allegion vs. Snap-on Stock Comparison

November 11, 2026

How do Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA) stack up? This page sets them side by side across company profile, performance and risk, profitability, growth, financial strength, dividends, and valuation, with selected fundamentals also measured against each stock's industry-group peers.

Company Profile

Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA) both fall under the Capital Goods industry group, but ALLE is classified in Building Products while SNA is classified in Machinery.

Company profile comparison for Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA)
Profile Item	ALLE	SNA
Name	Allegion plc	Snap-on Incorporated
Country/Region	Ireland	United States
GICS Sector	Industrials	Industrials
GICS Industry Group	Capital Goods	Capital Goods
GICS Industry	Building Products	Machinery
GICS Sub-Industry	Building Products	Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components
Market Capitalization	15.76 billion USD	18.94 billion USD
Currency	USD	USD
Exchange	NYSE	NYSE
Listing Date	November 18, 2013	February 21, 1973
Security Type	Common Stock	Common Stock

Price Performance

Cumulative Growth

ALLE

SNA

GSPC

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA). Returns over one year are annualized.

Calendar-Year Returns

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Calendar-year total returns for Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA). Each bar is that year's total return, measured year-end to year-end.

Performance Metrics

Price performance metrics for Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA)
Metric	ALLE	SNA
Total Return (1Y)	14.68%	12.48%
Total Return (3Y, Annualized)	24.89%	15.36%
Total Return (5Y, Annualized)	8.85%	14.84%

Risk Profile

Drawdown History

ALLE

SNA

GSPC

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA), with S&P 500 (GSPC) for reference: 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 Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA). Each bar is the share of months whose return fell in that 5% bucket.

Risk Metrics

Risk profile metrics for Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA)
Metric	ALLE	SNA
Volatility (1Y, Annualized)	30.24%	19.41%
Beta (5Y)	0.81	0.73
Max Drawdown (5Y)	-33.82%	-20.77%
Avg. Volume (3M)	1.21M	333.56K

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Return Positioning

ALLE and SNA are plotted by 1-year volatility (risk) and 1-year return. The dashed Capital Allocation Line runs from the risk-free rate through the shared industry median.

Risk-Adjusted Metrics

Risk-adjusted metrics for Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA)
Metric	ALLE	SNA
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)	0.34	0.42
Sortino Ratio (1Y)	0.53	0.63

Profitability

ROE (TTM)

Allegion (ALLE) at 33.56% sits in the top ROE quartile, while Snap-on (SNA) at 17.32% is closer to the peer norm — stronger capital efficiency for ALLE.

ALLE

Capital Goods industry group

33.56%

Max: 40.55%
ALLE: 33.56%
Q3: 19.29%
Median: 12.12%
Q1: 4.08%
Min: -17.12%

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

17.32%

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

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their ROE against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Net Margin (TTM)

For every dollar of sales, both Allegion (ALLE) at 15.74% and Snap-on (SNA) at 19.21% retain more as net profit than most peers, landing in the top net margin quartile of their industries.

ALLE

Capital Goods industry group

15.74%

Max: 27.47%
ALLE: 15.74%
Q3: 12.10%
Median: 6.30%
Q1: 1.40%
Min: -12.89%

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

19.21%

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

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their net margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Operating Margin (TTM)

Both Allegion (ALLE) at 24.25% and Snap-on (SNA) at 24.88% convert sales into operating profit at a top-quartile rate, pointing to tighter cost discipline before financing and tax.

ALLE

Capital Goods industry group

24.25%

Max: 36.60%
ALLE: 24.25%
Q3: 18.33%
Median: 11.12%
Q1: 5.14%
Min: -12.63%

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

24.88%

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

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their operating margin against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Profitability Metrics

Profitability metrics for Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA)
Metric	ALLE	SNA
ROE (TTM)	33.56%	17.32%
ROA (TTM)	11.19%	9.70%
Net Margin (TTM)	15.74%	19.21%
Operating Margin (TTM)	24.25%	24.88%
Gross Margin (TTM)	45.09%	51.87%

Growth

Revenue Growth

Allegion (ALLE) at 7.82% is around its peer norm for revenue growth, while Snap-on (SNA) at 0.93% drops into the bottom quartile, signaling weaker demand or pricing momentum.

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth

Both Allegion (ALLE) at 9.09% and Snap-on (SNA) at -1.64% land near their industries' usual EPS growth ranges, so bottom-line momentum looks broadly in line with peers on both sides.

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

Growth Metrics

Growth metrics for Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA)
Metric	ALLE	SNA
Revenue Growth (YoY)	7.82%	0.93%
Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR)	7.52%	2.11%
EPS Growth (YoY)	9.09%	-1.64%
EPS Growth (3Y CAGR)	12.75%	4.49%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

Allegion (ALLE) at 1.90 keeps current ratio within its industry’s typical mid-range, while Snap-on (SNA) at 3.55 sits above its industry’s typical mid-range — comfortable liquidity, though possibly with more idle current assets relative to peers.

ALLE

Capital Goods industry group

1.90

Max: 5.22
Q3: 2.95
Median: 2.08
ALLE: 1.90
Q1: 1.43
Min: 0.36

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

3.55

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

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their current ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Debt / Equity (MRQ)

Snap-on (SNA) at 0.21 keeps leverage in the lower industry quartile, while Allegion (ALLE) at 1.02 runs a more typical debt-to-equity mix.

ALLE

Capital Goods industry group

1.02

Max: 2.33
Q3: 1.12
ALLE: 1.02
Median: 0.60
Q1: 0.29
Min: 0.00

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

0.21

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

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their debt-to-equity ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength Metrics

Financial strength metrics for Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA)
Metric	ALLE	SNA
Current Ratio (MRQ)	1.90	3.55
Debt / Equity (MRQ)	1.02	0.21
Net Debt / EBITDA	1.67	-0.26

Dividends

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both Allegion (ALLE) at 1.15% and Snap-on (SNA) at 2.66% offer top-quartile dividend income relative to share price within their industries.

ALLE

Capital Goods industry group

1.15%

Max: 2.66%
ALLE: 1.15%
Q3: 1.14%
Median: 0.24%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

2.66%

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

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their dividend yield against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Allegion (ALLE) at 26.87% pays out a band-typical share of earnings, while Snap-on (SNA) at 50.70% distributes more than its industry norm — less retained, thinner cover.

ALLE

Capital Goods industry group

26.87%

Max: 67.39%
Q3: 28.02%
ALLE: 26.87%
Median: 6.86%
Q1: 0.00%
Min: 0.00%

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

50.70%

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

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their payout ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Dividend Metrics

Dividend metrics for Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA)
Metric	ALLE	SNA
Dividend Yield (TTM)	1.15%	2.66%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)	26.87%	50.70%

Valuation

P/E Ratio (TTM)

Snap-on (SNA) at 19.08 sits in the cheaper P/E ratio quartile, while Allegion (ALLE) at 23.06 is closer to its industry’s usual earnings multiple — a discount for SNA, though growth and earnings durability still matter.

ALLE

Capital Goods industry group

23.06

Max: 59.38
Q3: 35.92
Median: 25.41
ALLE: 23.06
Q1: 19.47
Min: 3.03

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

19.08

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

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their P/E ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/S Ratio (TTM)

On P/S ratio, both Allegion (ALLE) at 3.59 and Snap-on (SNA) at 3.60 are priced roughly in line with their industries — neither looks cheap nor rich on a sales basis.

ALLE

Capital Goods industry group

3.59

Max: 7.54
Q3: 3.76
ALLE: 3.59
Median: 2.15
Q1: 1.03
Min: 0.03

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

3.60

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

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their P/S ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

P/B Ratio (MRQ)

Snap-on (SNA) at 3.11 is valued about in line with its industry on P/B ratio, while Allegion (ALLE) at 7.20 carries an above-peer premium to book — ALLE is pricier on assets.

ALLE

Capital Goods industry group

7.20

Max: 9.66
ALLE: 7.20
Q3: 5.00
Median: 3.12
Q1: 1.81
Min: -1.08

SNA

Capital Goods industry group

3.11

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

Allegion (ALLE) vs. Snap-on (SNA): A comparison of their P/B ratio against the Capital Goods industry group benchmark.

Valuation Metrics

Valuation metrics for Allegion (ALLE) and Snap-on (SNA)
Metric	ALLE	SNA
P/E Ratio (TTM)	23.06	19.08
P/S Ratio (TTM)	3.59	3.60
P/B Ratio (MRQ)	7.20	3.11
Free Cash Flow Yield (TTM)	3.69%	5.77%