diff --git a/pcbnew/footprint.cpp b/pcbnew/footprint.cpp
index 135cda1dd7..a002904533 100644
--- a/pcbnew/footprint.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/footprint.cpp
@@ -748,12 +748,12 @@ int FOOTPRINT::GetLikelyAttribute() const
         }
     }
 
-    if( tht_count > 0 )
-        return FP_THROUGH_HOLE;
-
     if( smd_count > 0 )
         return FP_SMD;
 
+    if( tht_count > 0 )
+        return FP_THROUGH_HOLE;
+
     return 0;
 }