The company maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.14 as of 2026Q4, providing a resilient buffer against the cyclical demand fluctuations characteristic of the industry.
| Metric | Apr'26 | Apr'25 | Apr'24 | Apr'23 | Apr'22 | Apr'21 | Apr'20 | Apr'19 | Apr'18 | Apr'17 | Apr'16 | Apr'15 | Apr'14 | Apr'13 | Apr'12 | Apr'11 | Apr'10 | Apr'09 | Apr'08 | Apr'07 | Apr'06 | Apr'05 | Apr'04 | Apr'03 | Apr'02 | Dec'00 | Dec'99 |
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| Total Current Assets | 241.4M | 277.26M | 287.88M | 291.92M | 327.6M | 268.25M | 393.45M | 298.68M | 270.36M | 318.44M | 333.23M | 197.08M | 239.17M | 229.57M | 190.71M | 203.56M | 184.84M | 145.38M | 122.17M | 102.26M | 53.16M | 50.86M | 49.17M | 56.48M | 55.35M | 98.31K | 1K |
| Cash & Short-Term Investments | 33.35M | 25.23M | 60.84M | 53.56M | 120.73M | 113.02M | 125.01M | 41.02M | 48.86M | 61.55M | 191.28M | 42.22M | 68.86M | 97.14M | 53.38M | 58.29M | 39.85M | 39.82M | 4.36M | 4.07M | 731.31K | 4.08M | 7.05M | 13.76M | 21.24M | 83.12K | 1K |
| Cash Only | 28.19M | 25.23M | 60.84M | 53.56M | 120.73M | 113.02M | 125.01M | 41.02M | 48.86M | 61.55M | 191.28M | 42.22M | 68.86M | 97.14M | 53.38M | 52.47M | 39.85M | 39.82M | 4.36M | 4.07M | 731.31K | 4.08M | 5.51M | 12.18M | 20.01M | 83.12K | 1K |
| Short-Term Investments | 5.16M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.54M | 1.58M | 7.54M | 0 | 0 |
| Accounts Receivable | 44.63M | 55.93M | 61.02M | 56.33M | 64.64M | 68.35M | 62.47M | 87.37M | 61.26M | 119.09M | 59.88M | 55.3M | 60.54M | 49.26M | 48.41M | 69.29M | 78.65M | 48.26M | 55.98M | 54.85M | 28.32M | 18.38M | 20.41M | 15.08M | 11.93M | 0 | 0 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 31.1 | 43.01 | 41.57 | 42.9 | 27.3 | 23.55 | 33.61 | 49.96 | 36.84 | 48.13 | 30.23 | 36.58 | 35.27 | 30.6 | 42.89 | 64.47 | 70.68 | 52.59 | 69.05 | 84.64 | 64.58 | 53.33 | 62.33 | 55.07 | 56.88 | - | - |
| Inventory | 156.25M | 189.84M | 160.5M | 177.12M | 136.66M | 78.48M | 103.74M | 163.77M | 153.35M | 131.68M | 77.79M | 76.89M | 86.74M | 63M | 55.3M | 51.72M | 50.73M | 41.73M | 47.16M | 32.02M | 19.1M | 19.89M | 15.99M | 15.6M | 19.37M | 0 | 0 |
| Days Inventory Outstanding | 149.01 | 199.41 | 155.09 | 199.1 | 101.89 | 46.94 | 85.34 | 145.07 | 136.16 | 91.04 | 66.17 | 78.63 | 86.15 | 62.3 | 71.06 | 68.3 | 67.38 | 64.22 | 84.57 | 72.95 | 63.13 | 85.52 | 72.23 | 81.15 | 124.3 | - | - |
| Other Current Assets | 7.17M | 6.26M | 4.97M | 4.92M | 0 | 0 | 94.67M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.37M | 17.09M | 15.42M | 29.58M | 30.15M | 15.34M | 15.6M | 14.67M | 12.07M | 5.91M | 8.51M | 5.88M | 12.03M | 1.45M | 15.18K | 0 |
| Total Non-Current Assets | 271.36M | 282.35M | 290.1M | 249.37M | 169.88M | 178.13M | 336.06M | 468.11M | 474.7M | 469.6M | 286.27M | 293.85M | 142.33M | 97.42M | 70.96M | 77.89M | 164.5M | 64.85M | 167.58M | 165.99M | 41.53M | 31.13M | 55.96M | 50.06M | 42.32M | 444.29K | 21.21K |
| Property, Plant & Equipment | 238.64M | 242.65M | 253.98M | 210.33M | 135.59M | 141.61M | 147.74M | 183.27M | 159.13M | 149.69M | 135.41M | 133.84M | 120.44M | 86.38M | 60.53M | 62.39M | 58.72M | 51.13M | 50.64M | 44.42M | 28.18M | 16.73M | 11.02M | 7.14M | 7.51M | 34.23K | 21.21K |
| Fixed Asset Turnover | 2.20x | 1.96x | 2.11x | 2.28x | 6.37x | 7.48x | 4.59x | 3.48x | 3.81x | 6.03x | 5.34x | 4.12x | 5.20x | 6.80x | 6.81x | 6.29x | 6.92x | 6.55x | 5.84x | 5.32x | 5.68x | 7.52x | 10.84x | 14.01x | 10.19x | 0.39x | - |
| Goodwill | 19.02M | 19.02M | 19.02M | 19.02M | 19.02M | 19.02M | 19.02M | 182.27M | 191.29M | 169.02M | 76.36M | 75.43M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.86M | 0 | 41.17M | 41.96M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 404.69K | 0 |
| Intangible Assets | 1.96M | 2.41M | 2.6M | 3.59M | 3.61M | 4.42M | 4.38M | 91.84M | 112.76M | 141.32M | 62.92M | 73.77M | 3.42M | 3.96M | 4.53M | 8.69M | 16.22M | 5.94M | 65.5M | 69.55M | 406.99K | 364.91K | 351.91K | 310.33K | 3.38M | 0 | 0 |
| Long-Term Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.37K | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Assets | 7.39M | 8.01M | 7.26M | 7.68M | 9.86M | 13.08M | 164.92M | 10.73M | 11.52M | 9.58M | 11.59M | 14.88M | 18.47M | 7.08M | 5.9M | 6.8M | 5.7M | 6.63M | 10.26M | 10.07M | 5.59M | 6.24M | 31.12M | 33.3M | 21M | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 512.77M | 559.61M | 577.43M | 541.29M | 497.48M | 446.39M | 729.51M | 766.79M | 745.06M | 788.04M | 619.5M | 490.93M | 381.5M | 326.99M | 261.67M | 281.5M | 349.05M | 210.23M | 289.75M | 268.26M | 94.7M | 81.99M | 105.29M | 106.53M | 96.44M | 542.6K | 22.21K |
| Asset Turnover | 1.02x | 0.85x | 0.93x | 0.89x | 1.74x | 2.37x | 0.93x | 0.83x | 0.81x | 1.15x | 1.17x | 1.12x | 1.64x | 1.80x | 1.57x | 1.39x | 1.16x | 1.59x | 1.02x | 0.88x | 1.69x | 1.53x | 1.14x | 0.94x | 0.79x | 0.02x | - |
| Asset Growth % | -8.37% | -3.09% | 6.68% | 8.81% | 11.44% | -38.81% | -4.86% | 2.92% | -5.45% | 27.2% | 26.19% | 28.68% | 16.67% | 24.96% | -7.04% | -19.35% | 66.03% | -27.44% | 8.01% | 183.28% | 15.5% | -22.13% | -1.17% | 10.46% | 17674.74% | 2342.8% | - |
| Total Current Liabilities | 75.37M | 66.64M | 94.38M | 87.21M | 88.95M | 125.66M | 129.97M | 111.28M | 100.68M | 151.25M | 122.59M | 81.01M | 92.54M | 82.59M | 83.34M | 122.29M | 96.95M | 67.37M | 63.45M | 55.95M | 31.69M | 27.81M | 29.67M | 26.68M | 26.48M | 121.11K | 34.04K |
| Accounts Payable | 34.57M | 26.89M | 41.83M | 36.8M | 30.04M | 57.34M | 31.48M | 35.58M | 33.62M | 53.45M | 45.51M | 32.36M | 37.69M | 31.22M | 28.62M | 40.12M | 29.26M | 21.01M | 22M | 21.09M | 13.56M | 12.03M | 9.61M | 8.01M | 6.96M | 0 | 0 |
| Days Payables Outstanding | 32.97 | 28.24 | 40.42 | 41.36 | 22.4 | 34.3 | 25.89 | 31.52 | 29.85 | 36.95 | 38.71 | 33.09 | 37.43 | 30.87 | 36.78 | 52.98 | 38.86 | 32.33 | 39.45 | 48.04 | 44.81 | 51.74 | 43.41 | 41.67 | 44.64 | - | - |
| Short-Term Debt | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3M | 6.3M | 6.3M | 6.3M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30M | 0 | 2.38M | 8.92M | 2.89M | 1.69M | 1.59M | 4.04M | 92.28K | 357.43K | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Revenue (Current) | 19.15M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3K | 2.91M | 14.74M | 12.21M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 80K | 1.85M | 0 | 0 | 212.55K | 190.35K | 4.84K | 15.65K | 442.29K | 212.79K | 1.6M | 0 | 0 |
| Other Current Liabilities | 19.79M | 3.24M | 2.74M | 3.26M | 3.7M | 4.78M | 21.78M | 5.24M | 5.74M | 4.57M | 4.33M | 3.06M | 2.6M | 2.92M | 8.28M | 3.39M | 2.77M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.23M | 6.24M | 0 | 0 |
| Current Ratio | 3.20x | 4.16x | 3.05x | 3.35x | 3.68x | 2.13x | 3.03x | 2.68x | 2.69x | 2.11x | 2.72x | 2.43x | 2.58x | 2.78x | 2.29x | 1.66x | 1.91x | 2.16x | 1.93x | 1.83x | 1.68x | 1.83x | 1.66x | 2.12x | 2.09x | 0.81x | 0.03x |
| Quick Ratio | 1.13x | 1.31x | 1.35x | 1.32x | 2.15x | 1.51x | 2.23x | 1.21x | 1.16x | 1.23x | 2.08x | 1.48x | 1.65x | 2.02x | 1.62x | 1.24x | 1.38x | 1.54x | 1.18x | 1.26x | 1.07x | 1.11x | 1.12x | 1.53x | 1.36x | 0.81x | 0.03x |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 147.14 | 214.18 | 156.23 | 200.64 | 106.79 | 36.2 | 93.06 | 163.51 | 143.15 | 102.22 | 57.69 | 82.12 | 83.98 | 62.03 | 77.18 | 79.79 | 99.2 | 84.47 | 114.18 | 109.55 | 82.89 | 87.11 | 91.15 | 94.56 | 136.54 | - | - |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 60.84M | 120.52M | 83.14M | 69.46M | 48.01M | 54.35M | 212.43M | 211.06M | 222.23M | 243.63M | 189.09M | 215.54M | 122.14M | 63.1M | 65.48M | 66.47M | 91.52M | 92.24M | 148.45M | 153.2M | 21.67M | 27.09M | 55.16M | 64.83M | 74.45M | 738.13K | 340K |
| Long-Term Debt | 19.12M | 79.1M | 39.88M | 24.79M | 0 | 0 | 159.17M | 149.43M | 180.3M | 210.66M | 166.56M | 170.93M | 100M | 43.56M | 50M | 50M | 80M | 83.61M | 118.77M | 120.54M | 14.34M | 16.03M | 37.87M | 42.91M | 45M | 738.13K | 340K |
| Capital Lease Obligations | 32.16M | 33.7M | 35.4M | 36.96M | 37.63M | 38.79M | 39.87M | 45.4M | 22.14M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deferred Tax Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 904K | 457K | 9.78M | 12.89M | 25.62M | 12.16M | 33.91M | 11.42M | 7.86M | 4.54M | 7.71M | 2.96M | 0 | 20.22M | 23.59M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Non-Current Liabilities | 9.56M | 7.72M | 7.85M | 7.71M | 10.38M | 14.66M | 12.93M | 6.45M | 6.89M | 7.35M | 10.37M | 10.71M | 10.72M | 11.68M | 10.95M | 8.76M | 8.56M | 8.63M | 9.46M | 9.07M | 7.33M | 11.06M | 17.29M | 21.92M | 29.45M | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 136.21M | 187.16M | 177.51M | 156.67M | 136.96M | 180M | 342.4M | 322.35M | 322.91M | 394.87M | 311.69M | 296.56M | 214.68M | 145.69M | 148.83M | 188.76M | 188.47M | 159.6M | 211.9M | 209.15M | 53.36M | 54.9M | 85.03M | 91.5M | 97.6M | 859.24K | 374.04K |
| Total Debt | 53.14M | 114.73M | 77.8M | 64.46M | 40.28M | 41.18M | 201.6M | 201.81M | 209.18M | 217.98M | 174.32M | 171.43M | 100.47M | 44M | 50.42M | 80M | 80M | 85.98M | 127.69M | 123.43M | 16.03M | 17.61M | 41.91M | 43M | 45.36M | 738.13K | 340K |
| Net Debt | 24.95M | 89.5M | 16.96M | 10.9M | -80.45M | -71.83M | 76.58M | 160.8M | 160.32M | 156.43M | -16.96M | 129.21M | 31.61M | -53.14M | -2.96M | 27.53M | 40.15M | 46.16M | 123.33M | 119.36M | 15.3M | 13.53M | 36.4M | 30.82M | 25.34M | 655K | 339K |
| Debt / Equity | 0.14x | 0.31x | 0.19x | 0.17x | 0.11x | 0.15x | 0.52x | 0.45x | 0.50x | 0.55x | 0.57x | 0.88x | 0.60x | 0.24x | 0.45x | 0.86x | 0.50x | 1.70x | 1.64x | 2.09x | 0.39x | 0.65x | 2.07x | 2.86x | - | - | - |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.88x | 2.06x | 1.01x | 0.81x | 0.14x | 0.12x | 2.48x | 2.21x | 2.68x | 0.87x | 0.88x | 1.42x | 0.58x | 0.29x | 0.82x | - | 1.43x | - | 3.48x | 3.87x | 0.85x | 1.26x | 6.04x | 8.98x | 15.75x | - | - |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.41x | 1.61x | 0.22x | 0.14x | -0.29x | -0.21x | 0.94x | 1.76x | 2.05x | 0.63x | -0.09x | 1.07x | 0.18x | -0.36x | -0.05x | - | 0.72x | - | 3.36x | 3.74x | 0.81x | 0.97x | 5.25x | 6.43x | 8.80x | - | - |
| Interest Coverage | 6.21x | 5.16x | 25.04x | 150.32x | 117.87x | 81.56x | 4.37x | 4.45x | 2.58x | 23.29x | 11.46x | 7.91x | 12.15x | 23.13x | 6.21x | -13.52x | 8.48x | -12.43x | 2.40x | 5.62x | - | 4.26x | 0.85x | - | -0.57x | - | - |
| Total Equity | 376.56M | 372.45M | 399.91M | 384.62M | 360.51M | 266.38M | 387.12M | 444.44M | 422.15M | 393.16M | 307.82M | 194.37M | 166.82M | 181.3M | 112.84M | 92.73M | 160.58M | 50.63M | 77.85M | 59.11M | 41.33M | 27.09M | 20.26M | 15.03M | -1.15M | -316.64K | -351.83K |
| Equity Growth % | 1.1% | -6.87% | 3.98% | 6.69% | 35.34% | -31.19% | -12.9% | 5.28% | 7.37% | 27.73% | 58.37% | 16.51% | -7.98% | 60.66% | 21.69% | -42.25% | 217.18% | -34.97% | 31.72% | 43% | 52.57% | 33.75% | 34.77% | 1401.54% | -264.69% | 10% | - |
| Book Value per Share | 8.32 | 8.39 | 8.65 | 8.33 | 7.55 | 4.81 | 7.04 | 8.05 | 7.70 | 6.91 | 5.50 | 3.52 | 2.78 | 2.72 | 1.68 | 1.53 | 2.45 | 1.08 | 1.86 | 1.43 | 1.04 | 0.74 | 0.66 | 0.42 | -0.06 | -0.03 | -0.04 |
| Total Shareholders' Equity | 376.56M | 372.45M | 399.91M | 384.62M | 360.51M | 266.38M | 387.12M | 444.44M | 422.15M | 393.16M | 307.82M | 194.37M | 166.82M | 181.3M | 112.84M | 92.73M | 160.58M | 50.63M | 77.85M | 59.11M | 41.33M | 27.09M | 20.26M | 15.03M | -1.15M | -316.64K | -351.83K |
| Common Stock | 45K | 76K | 75K | 75K | 75K | 74K | 74K | 73K | 72K | 72K | 72K | 70K | 69K | 68K | 67K | 66K | 61K | 49K | 41.83K | 40.98K | 39.31K | 31.97K | 30.94K | 30.62K | 27.55K | 12.92K | 6.45K |
| Retained Earnings | 373.74M | 532.62M | 542.41M | 523.18M | 504.64M | 325.18M | 341.72M | 402.95M | 389.15M | 369.16M | 241.31M | 147.35M | 97.74M | 8.43M | -70.28M | -86.38M | -1.69M | -34.2M | 30M | 20.98M | 8.02M | -685.62K | -5.93M | -1.28M | -16.94M | -3.98M | -1.44M |
| Treasury Stock | 0 | -458.31M | -432.64M | -422.38M | -422.38M | -332.38M | -222.38M | -222.38M | -222.38M | -222.38M | -172.32M | -172.32M | -142.28M | -26.4M | -6.4M | -6.4M | -6.4M | -6.4M | -6.4M | -6.4M | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Accumulated OCI | 0 | 0 | 73K | 73K | 73K | 73K | 73K | 620K | 1.69M | 436K | -748K | 73K | 73K | 73K | 73K | 73K | 73K | 73K | 72.65K | 72.65K | -9.32M | -5.49M | 20.25K | 27.48K | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minority Interest | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cyclical demand volatility
According to recent quarterly filings, SWBI has maintained a stable asset base of approximately $512.8 million as of 2026Q4, reflecting a disciplined approach to capital management following the completion of the company's significant manufacturing relocation to Tennessee and the subsequent normalization of its operational footprint.
The company's ability to maintain a consistent asset base despite the volatility of the firearms market suggests a focus on operational efficiency rather than aggressive expansion. Investors should monitor whether this stability persists as the company navigates the post-relocation phase and potential shifts in consumer demand.
As reported in financial statements, SWBI's debt-to-equity ratio stands at a modest 0.14 as of 2026Q4, indicating a conservative capital structure that provides the company with significant resilience against the cyclical downturns inherent in the domestic firearms industry.
The reduction in total debt from a peak of $145.1 million in 2025Q3 to $53.1 million in 2026Q4 demonstrates a clear management priority to deleverage following the capital-intensive relocation project. This low leverage profile suggests that the company is well-positioned to weather future demand lulls without the burden of significant interest obligations.
Based on the most recent quarterly data, the company maintains a current ratio of 3.20, which provides a comfortable liquidity buffer to manage short-term operational requirements and potential fluctuations in working capital needs during periods of uneven distributor demand.
While the current ratio has moderated from the elevated levels seen in early 2026, it remains well above the threshold typically required for a manufacturing firm of this size. This liquidity position appears adequate to support ongoing operations and potential strategic initiatives without necessitating external financing.
Analysis of the balance sheet reveals that net property, plant, and equipment (PPE) accounts for $238.6 million of total assets, underscoring the company's asset-heavy manufacturing model and the significant capital investment required to maintain its specialized production capabilities in the United States.
The concentration of assets in PPE highlights the importance of factory utilization for maintaining margins, as the company's competitive advantage is tied to its internal manufacturing capacity. The stability of these asset values suggests that the recent relocation has been successfully integrated into the company's long-term operational framework.
Data from recent filings indicates that working capital volatility remains the primary risk to the balance sheet, as the company's reliance on distributor-driven sales cycles can lead to significant swings in cash and inventory levels that may mask underlying operational performance trends.
Investors should be cautious of interpreting short-term cash fluctuations as permanent improvements in profitability, as these are often driven by the timing of shipments and inventory management. The lack of deferred revenue in most quarters suggests that the business remains almost entirely transactional, leaving it vulnerable to sudden changes in retail sentiment.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SWBI stock.
As of 2026, Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) had total assets of $512.8M including $241.4M in current assets.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) carries total debt of $53.1M, offset by $33.4M in cash and short-term investments. Comparing total debt to cash helps evaluate the company's debt burden and net leverage.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) has total shareholders' equity (book value) of $376.6M ($8.32 book value per share). Book value represents the net worth of the company belonging to common stock holders.
Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (SWBI) reported a current ratio of 3.20x. A current ratio above 1.0x indicates that the company has more current assets than current liabilities, suggesting sufficient short-term liquidity.