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VANECK SHORT MUNI ETF (SMB) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:SMB - US92189F5281 - ETF

17.37 USD
0 (0%)
Last: 12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to SMB. SMB was compared to 82 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. SMB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on SMB. SMB also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make SMB suitable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SMB was profitable.
SMB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SMB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years SMB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
SMB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSMB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

1.2 Ratios

SMB has a Return On Assets of 4.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SMB outperforms 84.15% of its industry peers.
SMB has a better Return On Equity (8.81%) than 85.37% of its industry peers.
SMB has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.17%) than 82.93% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SMB is in line with the industry average of 8.62%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROIC 8.17%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
SMB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSMB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

SMB's Profit Margin of 5.84% is amongst the best of the industry. SMB outperforms 87.80% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SMB has remained more or less at the same level.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 10.65%, SMB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.02% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SMB has remained more or less at the same level.
SMB's Gross Margin of 27.60% is amongst the best of the industry. SMB outperforms 80.49% of its industry peers.
SMB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
SMB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSMB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SMB is creating some value.
SMB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SMB has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, SMB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
SMB Yearly Shares OutstandingSMB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M
SMB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSMB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B

2.2 Solvency

SMB has an Altman-Z score of 2.23. This is not the best score and indicates that SMB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SMB has a Altman-Z score of 2.23. This is in the lower half of the industry: SMB underperforms 67.07% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SMB is 6.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take SMB, 6.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.05, SMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
SMB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
SMB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is in the better half of the industry: SMB outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 2.23
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC6.24%
SMB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSMB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

SMB has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that SMB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SMB's Current ratio of 1.80 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SMB outperforms 67.07% of its industry peers.
SMB has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that SMB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SMB has a Quick ratio of 1.12. This is in the better half of the industry: SMB outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
SMB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSMB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for SMB have decreased strongly by -18.28% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.64% on average over the past years.
SMB shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.62%.
SMB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.17% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
SMB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.23% yearly.
EPS Next Y0.52%
EPS Next 2Y8.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.32%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
Revenue Next 5Y3.23%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
SMB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSMB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 10B 20B 30B
SMB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSMB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.76, the valuation of SMB can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SMB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.54, SMB is valued rather cheaply.
SMB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.79.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SMB indicates a rather cheap valuation: SMB is cheaper than 96.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, SMB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.76
Fwd PE 4.79
SMB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSMB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SMB is valued cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SMB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.15% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.5
EV/EBITDA 2.92
SMB Per share dataSMB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of SMB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)13.12
PEG (5Y)4.11
EPS Next 2Y8.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SMB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.95%, which is a nice return.
SMB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.05.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.96, SMB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.95%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of SMB grows each year by 7.84%, which is quite nice.
SMB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SMB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
SMB Yearly Dividends per shareSMB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

5.3 Sustainability

62.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SMB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SMB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y8.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
SMB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSMB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B
SMB Dividend Payout.SMB Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SMB Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

VANECK SHORT MUNI ETF

NYSEARCA:SMB (12/12/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

17.37

0 (0%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)07-24 2025-07-24/amc
Earnings (Next)02-22 2026-02-22/amc
Inst Owners46.46%
Inst Owner Change5.58%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.34B
Revenue(TTM)26.74B
Net Income(TTM)1.56B
Analysts78.33
Price Target20.03 (15.31%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.95%
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date11-28 2025-11-28 (0.0372)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0.72%
PT rev (3m)0.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.76
Fwd PE 4.79
P/S 0.39
P/FCF 8.5
P/OCF 3.11
P/B 0.59
P/tB 0.81
EV/EBITDA 2.92
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY14.8%
EPS(NY)3.63
Fwd EY20.89%
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY11.77%
OCF(TTM)5.58
OCFY32.11%
SpS44.09
BVpS29.22
TBVpS21.51
PEG (NY)13.12
PEG (5Y)4.11
Graham Number41.1
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.39%
ROE 8.81%
ROCE 10.41%
ROIC 8.17%
ROICexc 9.37%
ROICexgc 11.66%
OM 10.65%
PM (TTM) 5.84%
GM 27.6%
FCFM 4.64%
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.45%
ROICexc(5y)9.86%
ROICexgc(3y)12.91%
ROICexgc(5y)12.2%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.45%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Debt/EBITDA 1.17
Cap/Depr 107.96%
Cap/Sales 8.01%
Interest Coverage 9.96
Cash Conversion 70%
Profit Quality 79.44%
Current Ratio 1.8
Quick Ratio 1.12
Altman-Z 2.23
F-Score5
WACC6.24%
ROIC/WACC1.31
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y0.52%
EPS Next 2Y8.73%
EPS Next 3Y11.17%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-4.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.32%
Revenue Next 3Y0.38%
Revenue Next 5Y3.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year41.54%
EBIT Next 3Y18.8%
EBIT Next 5Y16.72%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%

VANECK SHORT MUNI ETF / SMB FAQ

What does SMB do?

Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin SCA engages in the manufacture, distribution and sale of tires. The company is headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and currently employs 127,500 full-time employees. The firm operates through three segments: Automotive, Road Transportation and Specialty Businesses. Automotive, which comprises the business lines Automotive business to customers (B2C) Global Brands, Automotive B2C Regional Brands, Automotive Original Equipment and Mobility Experiences. Road Transportation comprises the business lines Long Distance Transportation, Urban Transportation and Services & Solutions. Specialty Businesses comprises the business lines Mining, Off-Highway Transportation, Two-Wheel, Aircraft and High-Tech Materials. The company provides different kind of tires and related products and services through a dealership network. Its service offering includes truck driver assistance with Michelin Euro Assist, fleet tire advice, maintenance and management services and mobility assistance services, among others. Additionally, it provides branded lifestyle products and high-tech materials.


What is the current price of SMB stock?

The current stock price of SMB is 17.37 USD.


How is the ChartMill rating for VANECK SHORT MUNI ETF?

SMB has a ChartMill Technical rating of 5 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 6 out of 10.