STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:SMP • US8536661056
44.22 USD
-0.14 (-0.32%)
At close: Feb 17, 2026
44.22 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to SMP. SMP was compared to 41 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. SMP has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. An interesting combination arises when we look at growth and value: SMP is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- SMP had positive earnings in the past year.
- SMP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- SMP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years SMP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 1.54%, SMP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 4.62%, SMP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- SMP has a Return On Invested Capital (6.33%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SMP is in line with the industry average of 9.03%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.54% | ||
| ROE | 4.62% | ||
| ROIC | 6.33% |
ROA(3y)2.86%
ROA(5y)4.43%
ROE(3y)6.31%
ROE(5y)8.89%
ROIC(3y)7.06%
ROIC(5y)9.5%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.79%, SMP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- SMP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.05%, SMP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- SMP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- SMP has a better Gross Margin (30.78%) than 78.05% of its industry peers.
- SMP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.79% | ||
| GM | 30.78% |
OM growth 3Y-12.92%
OM growth 5Y-5.07%
PM growth 3Y-35.49%
PM growth 5Y-18.07%
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.17%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), SMP is destroying value.
- SMP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- SMP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, SMP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- SMP has an Altman-Z score of 2.22. 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.
- The Altman-Z score of SMP (2.22) is better than 63.41% of its industry peers.
- SMP has a debt to FCF ratio of 13.11. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as SMP would need 13.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- SMP's Debt to FCF ratio of 13.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SMP outperforms 51.22% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.80 indicates that SMP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SMP's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SMP is outperformed by 68.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC8.23%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.96 indicates that SMP should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- SMP has a Current ratio (1.96) which is in line with its industry peers.
- SMP has a Quick Ratio of 1.96. 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's Quick ratio of 0.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SMP is outperformed by 87.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- SMP shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 27.60%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, SMP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 23.96%.
- Measured over the past years, SMP shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.17% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.6%
EPS 3Y-10.6%
EPS 5Y0.51%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.96%
Revenue growth 3Y4.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%24.94%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.88% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- SMP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.69% yearly.
EPS Next Y24.8%
EPS Next 2Y17.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year26.36%
Revenue Next 2Y14.53%
Revenue Next 3Y13.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.25 indicates a reasonable valuation of SMP.
- 87.80% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than SMP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.16, SMP is valued rather cheaply.
- SMP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.01.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SMP indicates a rather cheap valuation: SMP is cheaper than 82.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- SMP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SMP is valued a bit cheaper than 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- SMP's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.95 |
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's earnings are expected to grow with 17.88% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)22.02
EPS Next 2Y17.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.95%, SMP has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- SMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.58. SMP pays more dividend than 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, SMP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.95% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SMP has a limited annual growth rate of 4.76%.
- SMP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- SMP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 85.51% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SMP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of SMP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP85.51%
EPS Next 2Y17.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
44.22
-0.14 (-0.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)10-31 2025-10-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-25 2026-02-25/bmo
Inst Owners82.04%
Inst Owner Change-0.81%
Ins Owners5.13%
Ins Owner Change0.82%
Market Cap972.84M
Revenue(TTM)1.75B
Net Income(TTM)31.28M
Analysts82.86
Price Target47.94 (8.41%)
Short Float %3.46%
Short Ratio5.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.95% |
Yearly Dividend1.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.76%
DP85.51%
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)18.8%
Min EPS beat(2)3.16%
Max EPS beat(2)34.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)31.51%
Min EPS beat(4)3.16%
Max EPS beat(4)82.06%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.95%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)14.14%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)13.55%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.87%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.61%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Max Revenue beat(4)13%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.8%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.73%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.01 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.64 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 9.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.95 |
EPS(TTM)3.93
EY8.89%
EPS(NY)4.42
Fwd EY9.99%
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY4.62%
OCF(TTM)3.83
OCFY8.65%
SpS79.52
BVpS30.79
TBVpS4.82
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)22.02
Graham Number52.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.54% | ||
| ROE | 4.62% | ||
| ROCE | 8.37% | ||
| ROIC | 6.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.73% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.45% | ||
| OM | 7.05% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.79% | ||
| GM | 30.78% | ||
| FCFM | 2.57% |
ROA(3y)2.86%
ROA(5y)4.43%
ROE(3y)6.31%
ROE(5y)8.89%
ROIC(3y)7.06%
ROIC(5y)9.5%
ROICexc(3y)7.27%
ROICexc(5y)9.88%
ROICexgc(3y)10.31%
ROICexgc(5y)13.94%
ROCE(3y)9.34%
ROCE(5y)12.61%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-25.45%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.65%
OM growth 3Y-12.92%
OM growth 5Y-5.07%
PM growth 3Y-35.49%
PM growth 5Y-18.07%
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.17%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.86
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 13.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 93.82% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.24% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.01 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 143.75% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.96 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
F-Score5
WACC8.23%
ROIC/WACC0.77
Cap/Depr(3y)110.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.6%
EPS 3Y-10.6%
EPS 5Y0.51%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
EPS Next Y24.8%
EPS Next 2Y17.88%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)23.96%
Revenue growth 3Y4.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%24.94%
Revenue Next Year26.36%
Revenue Next 2Y14.53%
Revenue Next 3Y13.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y31.6%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.38%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.17%
EBIT Next Year108.68%
EBIT Next 3Y15.75%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-71.25%
FCF growth 3Y-18.2%
FCF growth 5Y-11.65%
OCF growth 1Y-53.47%
OCF growth 3Y-3.58%
OCF growth 5Y-0.05%
STANDARD MOTOR PRODS / SMP 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 7 / 10 to STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of SMP stock?
STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP) has a profitability rating of 5 / 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 85.51%.