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
- SMP had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year SMP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- SMP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- SMP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.07%, SMP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- SMP has a better Return On Equity (6.05%) than 65.85% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.79%, SMP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SMP is below the industry average of 9.26%.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.31%, SMP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SMP has declined.
- SMP has a better Operating Margin (7.80%) than 75.61% of its industry peers.
- SMP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 31.23%, SMP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SMP has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for SMP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for SMP has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- SMP has about the same debt/assets ratio as last year.
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 of 2.25. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SMP outperforms 56.10% of 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 33.06, SMP is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- SMP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.83. This is a neutral value indicating SMP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- SMP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.83. This is in the lower half of the industry: SMP underperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.83 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 33.06 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.77
WACC8.86%
2.3 Liquidity
- SMP has a Current Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that SMP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- SMP has a Current ratio of 2.13. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SMP outperforms 53.66% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that SMP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- SMP's Quick ratio of 0.65 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 | 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.
- Looking at the last year, SMP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 22.36%.
- SMP shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.68% yearly.
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
- SMP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.87% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, SMP will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.64% on average per year.
EPS Next Y10.55%
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.64%
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
- SMP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.91.
- SMP's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SMP is cheaper than 90.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.88, SMP is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.06 indicates a reasonable valuation of SMP.
- SMP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. SMP is cheaper than 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, SMP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.06 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, SMP is valued a bit more expensive than 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 42.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- SMP's 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)0.84
PEG (5Y)4.21
EPS Next 2Y11.87%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. SMP Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- SMP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.78%.
- SMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.71. SMP pays more dividend than 97.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- SMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of SMP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 19.91%!
- 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)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.
- The dividend of SMP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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
35.81
-0.58 (-1.59%)
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 Cap793.19M
Revenue(TTM)1.79B
Net Income(TTM)41.34M
Analysts82.86
Price Target47.94 (33.87%)
Short Float %3.52%
Short Ratio5.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% |
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)10.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)10.41%
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)-0.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.06 | ||
| P/S | 0.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 42.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.16 | ||
| P/tB | 6.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.37 |
EPS(TTM)4.02
EY11.23%
EPS(NY)4.44
Fwd EY12.41%
FCF(TTM)0.84
FCFY2.36%
OCF(TTM)2.59
OCFY7.24%
SpS80.86
BVpS30.87
TBVpS5.25
PEG (NY)0.84
PEG (5Y)4.21
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
WACC8.86%
ROIC/WACC0.77
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 Year2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.64%
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%.