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

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

17.3694 USD
+0.02 (+0.14%)
Last: 11/24/2025, 4:15:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, SMB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SMB was compared to 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. SMB scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years SMB had a positive operating cash flow.
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's Return On Assets of 4.39% is amongst the best of the industry. SMB outperforms 82.93% 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 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
SMB has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SMB outperforms 81.71% 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 8.52%.
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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.84%, SMB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.59% of the companies in the same industry.
SMB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 10.65%, SMB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.80% 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.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 27.60%, SMB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.27% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for SMB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, SMB has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for SMB is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
SMB's Altman-Z score of 2.23 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SMB is outperformed by 65.85% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SMB (6.05) is better than 75.61% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that SMB is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of SMB (0.32) is better than 74.39% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 2.23
ROIC/WACC1.31
WACC6.23%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that SMB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SMB (1.80) is better than 65.85% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that SMB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of SMB (1.12) is better than 64.63% 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, SMB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.64% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, SMB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the last year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.85% on average over the next years.
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 5Y2.85%

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 stable.
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 6.89, the valuation of SMB can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SMB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SMB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
SMB is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.86.
SMB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SMB is cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SMB to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.42), we can say SMB is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.89
Fwd PE 4.86
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 93.90% 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 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 8.58
EV/EBITDA 2.94
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)9.32
PEG (5Y)4.2
EPS Next 2Y8.86%
EPS Next 3Y11.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.10%, SMB is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.49, SMB has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, SMB pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.1%

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 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.
The dividend of SMB is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 (11/24/2025, 4:15:00 PM)

17.3694

+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 Change4.02%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.26B
Revenue(TTM)26.74B
Net Income(TTM)1.56B
Analysts79.17
Price Target19.67 (13.25%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.2
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.1%
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 6.89
Fwd PE 4.86
P/S 0.4
P/FCF 8.58
P/OCF 3.15
P/B 0.6
P/tB 0.82
EV/EBITDA 2.94
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY14.51%
EPS(NY)3.58
Fwd EY20.59%
FCF(TTM)2.02
FCFY11.65%
OCF(TTM)5.52
OCFY31.79%
SpS43.65
BVpS28.93
TBVpS21.3
PEG (NY)9.32
PEG (5Y)4.2
Graham Number40.5
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
WACC6.23%
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 5Y2.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year59.12%
EBIT Next 3Y22.78%
EBIT Next 5Y17.06%
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 17.3694 USD. The price increased 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 4 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 6 out of 10.