STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:SMP • US8536661056
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This SMP fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. SMP Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year SMP was profitable.
- SMP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years SMP has always been profitable.
- SMP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- SMP has a better Return On Assets (2.07%) than 63.41% of its industry peers.
- SMP has a Return On Equity of 6.05%. This is in the better half of the industry: SMP outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.79%, SMP is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SMP is below the industry average of 9.25%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.31%) for SMP is below the current ROIC(6.79%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.07% | ||
| ROE | 6.05% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% |
ROA(3y)2.08%
ROA(5y)3.65%
ROE(3y)5.3%
ROE(5y)8.01%
ROIC(3y)6.31%
ROIC(5y)8.07%
1.3 Margins
- SMP has a Profit Margin of 2.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: SMP outperforms 68.29% of its industry peers.
- SMP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SMP has a Operating Margin of 7.80%. This is in the better half of the industry: SMP outperforms 75.61% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SMP has declined.
- SMP has a better Gross Margin (31.23%) than 82.93% of its industry peers.
- SMP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.31% | ||
| GM | 31.23% |
OM growth 3Y0.28%
OM growth 5Y-4.72%
PM growth 3Y-16.99%
PM growth 5Y-14.62%
GM growth 3Y3.85%
GM growth 5Y0.92%
2. SMP Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SMP is destroying value.
- SMP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, SMP has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for SMP has remained at the same level compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- SMP has an Altman-Z score of 2.25. This is not the best score and indicates that SMP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- SMP has a Altman-Z score (2.25) which is in line with its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of SMP is 33.06, which is on the high side as it means it would take SMP, 33.06 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 33.06, SMP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83 indicates that SMP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.83, SMP is doing worse than 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 33.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC8.6%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that SMP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- SMP has a Current ratio (2.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- SMP has a Quick Ratio of 2.13. This is a bad value and indicates that SMP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- SMP has a worse Quick ratio (0.65) than 87.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. SMP Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 26.42% over the past year.
- SMP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.12% yearly.
- SMP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 22.36%.
- Measured over the past years, SMP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 9.68% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.42%
EPS 3Y3.84%
EPS 5Y2.12%
EPS Q2Q%19.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.36%
Revenue growth 3Y9.3%
Revenue growth 5Y9.68%
Sales Q2Q%12.14%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, SMP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.87% on average per year.
- SMP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.55%
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.08%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. SMP Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.06, the valuation of SMP can be described as very reasonable.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SMP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SMP is cheaper than 90.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SMP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.19, the valuation of SMP can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SMP is valued a bit cheaper than 78.05% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, SMP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of SMP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SMP is cheaper than 63.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SMP indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SMP is more expensive than 60.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 43.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- SMP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)4.28
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. SMP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SMP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.61%.
- SMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.66. SMP pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- SMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SMP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.91%!
- SMP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- SMP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.91%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- SMP pays out 65.98% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- SMP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP65.98%
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SMP Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
36.41
-0.11 (-0.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28
Inst Owners81.12%
Inst Owner Change1.28%
Ins Owners5.18%
Ins Owner Change2.09%
Market Cap806.48M
Revenue(TTM)1.79B
Net Income(TTM)41.34M
Analysts82.86
Price Target47.94 (31.67%)
Short Float %4.1%
Short Ratio6.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.61% |
Yearly Dividend1.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)19.91%
DP65.98%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date02-13 2026-02-13 (0.33)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.72%
Min EPS beat(2)3.16%
Max EPS beat(2)4.29%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)30.99%
Min EPS beat(4)3.16%
Max EPS beat(4)82.06%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)23.67%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)12.58%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)11.71%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.99%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.87%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.61%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.61%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.93%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.71%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-11.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.19 | ||
| P/S | 0.45 | ||
| P/FCF | 43.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.04 | ||
| P/B | 1.18 | ||
| P/tB | 6.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.39 |
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY11.04%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY12.21%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY2.32%
OCF(TTM)2.59
OCFY7.12%
SpS80.86
BVpS30.87
TBVpS5.25
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)4.28
Graham Number52.84
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.07% | ||
| ROE | 6.05% | ||
| ROCE | 9.3% | ||
| ROIC | 6.79% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.83% | ||
| OM | 7.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.31% | ||
| GM | 31.23% | ||
| FCFM | 1.04% |
ROA(3y)2.08%
ROA(5y)3.65%
ROE(3y)5.3%
ROE(5y)8.01%
ROIC(3y)6.31%
ROIC(5y)8.07%
ROICexc(3y)6.56%
ROICexc(5y)8.43%
ROICexgc(3y)10.09%
ROICexgc(5y)12.63%
ROCE(3y)8.64%
ROCE(5y)11.05%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.82%
ROICexc growth 3Y-5.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.9%
OM growth 3Y0.28%
OM growth 5Y-4.72%
PM growth 3Y-16.99%
PM growth 5Y-14.62%
GM growth 3Y3.85%
GM growth 5Y0.92%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.9
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 33.06 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 88.31% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.16% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.27 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 31.3% | ||
| Profit Quality | 45.28% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.25 |
F-Score8
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)109.03%
Cap/Depr(5y)102.76%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.43%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.23%
Profit Quality(3y)167.57%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)26.42%
EPS 3Y3.84%
EPS 5Y2.12%
EPS Q2Q%19.15%
EPS Next Y10.55%
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.36%
Revenue growth 3Y9.3%
Revenue growth 5Y9.68%
Sales Q2Q%12.14%
Revenue Next Year4.08%
Revenue Next 2Y4.9%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y58.21%
EBIT growth 3Y9.6%
EBIT growth 5Y4.5%
EBIT Next Year41.07%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-42.72%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-25.23%
OCF growth 1Y-25.1%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-10.12%
STANDARD MOTOR PRODS / SMP Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to SMP.
What is the valuation status of STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of SMP stock?
STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is STANDARD MOTOR PRODS?
The financial health rating of STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP) is 3 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for SMP stock?
The dividend rating of STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 65.98%.