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

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

17.32 USD
-0.02 (-0.14%)
Last: 12/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

SMB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. While SMB belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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. Finally SMB also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make SMB a good candidate 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.
In the past 5 years SMB has always been profitable.
SMB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 85.37% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.81%, SMB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.17%, SMB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SMB is in line with the industry average of 8.52%.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.84%, SMB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.02% of the companies in the same industry.
SMB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SMB has a Operating Margin of 10.65%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SMB outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
SMB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of SMB (27.60%) is better than 81.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SMB has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
SMB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 2.23 indicates that SMB is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.23, SMB is not doing good in the industry: 68.29% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SMB has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SMB would need 6.05 years to pay back of 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 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that SMB is not too dependend on debt financing.
SMB has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) than 76.83% 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.80, SMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Quick ratio of 1.12 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SMB outperforms 67.07% 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

SMB shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.28%.
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%.
Measured over the past years, SMB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.41% on average per year.
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

SMB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.26% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, SMB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y0.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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

SMB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 6.79.
95.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SMB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
SMB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.79, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of SMB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SMB indicates a rather cheap valuation: SMB is cheaper than 97.56% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SMB is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.79
Fwd PE 4.79
SMB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSMB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SMB is valued cheaper than 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
SMB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SMB is cheaper than 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.52
EV/EBITDA 2.93
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 SMB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
SMB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)9.18
PEG (5Y)4.13
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.88%, SMB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SMB's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.29.
SMB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.88%

5.2 History

The dividend of SMB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
SMB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

62.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SMB. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SMB's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
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 (12/1/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

17.32

-0.02 (-0.14%)

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 Owners46.28%
Inst Owner Change4.42%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.31B
Revenue(TTM)26.74B
Net Income(TTM)1.56B
Analysts79.17
Price Target19.67 (13.57%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.88%
Yearly Dividend1.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date11-03 2025-11-03 (0.0405)
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)-7.33%
PT rev (3m)-1.67%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.93%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.29%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.79
Fwd PE 4.79
P/S 0.4
P/FCF 8.52
P/OCF 3.12
P/B 0.6
P/tB 0.81
EV/EBITDA 2.93
EPS(TTM)2.55
EY14.72%
EPS(NY)3.62
Fwd EY20.88%
FCF(TTM)2.03
FCFY11.73%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY32.02%
SpS43.83
BVpS29.05
TBVpS21.38
PEG (NY)9.18
PEG (5Y)4.13
Graham Number40.83
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 Y0.74%
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.29%
Revenue Next 3Y0.41%
Revenue Next 5Y3.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year59.12%
EBIT Next 3Y22.78%
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 17.32 USD. The price decreased by -0.14% in the last trading session.


How is the ChartMill rating for VANECK SHORT MUNI ETF?

SMB has a ChartMill Technical rating of 3 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 6 out of 10.