(SMG) Scotts Miracle-Gro - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US8101861065

Grass Seed, Lawn Food, Plant Food, Soil Mixes, Grow Lights

SMG EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of SMG over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-09": 0.06, "2020-12": 0.39, "2021-03": 5.64, "2021-06": 3.98, "2021-09": -0.82, "2021-12": -0.88, "2022-03": 5.03, "2022-06": 1.98, "2022-09": -2.04, "2022-12": -1.02, "2023-03": 3.78, "2023-06": 1.17, "2023-09": -2.77, "2023-12": -1.45, "2024-03": 3.69, "2024-06": 2.31, "2024-09": -2.31, "2024-12": -0.89, "2025-03": 3.98, "2025-06": 2.59, "2025-09": null,

SMG Revenue

Revenue of SMG over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-09: 890.3, 2020-12: 748.6, 2021-03: 1828.8, 2021-06: 1609.7, 2021-09: 737.8, 2021-12: 566, 2022-03: 1678.4, 2022-06: 1186.1, 2022-09: 493.6, 2022-12: 526.6, 2023-03: 1531.5, 2023-06: 1118.7, 2023-09: 374.5, 2023-12: 410.4, 2024-03: 1525.4, 2024-06: 1202.2, 2024-09: 414.7, 2024-12: 416.8, 2025-03: 1421, 2025-06: 1188, 2025-09: 387.4,

Description: SMG Scotts Miracle-Gro August 01, 2025

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of lawn, garden, and indoor gardening products, operating through three segments: U.S. Consumer, Hawthorne, and Other. The companys diverse product portfolio includes lawn care products, gardening and landscape products, and hydroponic products, sold under various brands such as Scotts, Miracle-Gro, and Ortho.

To evaluate the companys performance, we can look at key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, gross margin, and operating cash flow. Scotts Miracle-Gros revenue growth has been driven by increasing demand for indoor and hydroponic gardening products, as well as its lawn care and gardening products. The companys gross margin has been affected by factors such as raw material costs, pricing, and product mix.

From a profitability perspective, Scotts Miracle-Gros return on equity (ROE) is currently negative, indicating that the company is not generating sufficient profits to return value to shareholders. However, the companys forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is around 15.80, suggesting that the market expects the company to recover and generate profits in the future.

In terms of valuation, Scotts Miracle-Gros market capitalization is around $4 billion, with a current stock price of $62.09. To determine whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued, we can analyze the companys enterprise value, debt-to-equity ratio, and other metrics. A thorough analysis of these KPIs can help investors make informed decisions about the companys stock.

To further analyze Scotts Miracle-Gros stock, we can examine its dividend yield, payout ratio, and insider activity. The companys dividend yield is an important consideration for income investors, while its payout ratio can indicate the sustainability of its dividend payments. Insider activity, such as buying or selling by executives and directors, can also provide valuable insights into the companys prospects.

SMG Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,144m
Sub-Industry Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals
IPO / Inception 1992-01-31

SMG Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -31.1%
Fundamental 58.7%
Dividend Rating 28.7%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -31.0%
Analyst Rating 4.36 of 5

SMG Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 4.67%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.00%
Annual Growth 5y -21.01%
Payout Consistency 90.4%
Payout Ratio 46.5%

SMG Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -88%
Growth Correlation 12m -51%
Growth Correlation 5y -62.3%
CAGR 5y 2.23%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 0.05
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 0.09
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.51
Alpha -69.18
Beta 1.968
Volatility 44.48%
Current Volume 1291.1k
Average Volume 20d 596.7k
Stop Loss 54.7 (-3.2%)
Signal 0.64

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5

Net Income (145.3m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 204.8m TTM)
FCFTA 0.09 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -25.83pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 5.88% (prev 6.48%; Δ -0.60pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.12 (>3.0%) and CFO 315.7m > Net Income 145.3m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (2.07b) to EBITDA (420.9m) ratio: 4.92 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 1.27 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (57.7m) change vs 12m ago 1.41% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 30.59% (prev 25.97%; Δ 4.62pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 121.6% (prev 123.7%; Δ -2.11pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 3.99 (EBITDA TTM 420.9m / Interest Expense TTM 128.8m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 2.17

(A) 0.07 = (Total Current Assets 940.3m - Total Current Liabilities 739.7m) / Total Assets 2.74b
(B) 0.18 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 485.2m / Total Assets 2.74b
(C) 0.18 = EBIT TTM 514.4m / Avg Total Assets 2.81b
(D) -0.12 = Book Value of Equity -357.5m / Total Liabilities 3.10b
Total Rating: 2.17 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 58.70

1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50
2. FCF Yield 4.69% = 2.35
3. FCF Margin 7.17% = 1.79
4. Debt/Equity -5.89 = -2.50
5. Debt/Ebitda 4.92 = -2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= 10.59)% = 12.50
7. RoE -44.78% = -2.50
8. Rev. Trend -7.54% = -0.57
9. EPS Trend 32.63% = 1.63

What is the price of SMG shares?

As of November 07, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 56.49 with a total of 1,291,100 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +6.32%, over one month by -1.55%, over three months by -5.61% and over the past year by -20.78%.

Is Scotts Miracle-Gro a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Scotts Miracle-Gro is currently (November 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 58.70 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SMG is around 50.97 USD . This means that SMG is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -9.77%.

Is SMG a buy, sell or hold?

Scotts Miracle-Gro has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.36. Therefore, it is recommended to buy SMG.
  • Strong Buy: 7
  • Buy: 1
  • Hold: 3
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the SMG price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 72.9 29%
Analysts Target Price 72.9 29%
ValueRay Target Price 56.8 0.5%

SMG Fundamental Data Overview November 06, 2025

Market Cap USD = 3.14b (3.14b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 66.4146
P/E Forward = 13.3156
P/S = 0.9139
P/B = 18.9789
P/EG = 0.2279
Beta = 1.968
Revenue TTM = 3.41b USD
EBIT TTM = 514.4m USD
EBITDA TTM = 420.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 2.14b USD (from longTermDebt, two quarters ago)
Short Term Debt = 57.2m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 2.11b USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = 2.07b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 5.21b USD (3.14b + Debt 2.11b - CCE 36.6m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 3.99 (Ebit TTM 514.4m / Interest Expense TTM 128.8m)
FCF Yield = 4.69% (FCF TTM 244.6m / Enterprise Value 5.21b)
FCF Margin = 7.17% (FCF TTM 244.6m / Revenue TTM 3.41b)
Net Margin = 4.26% (Net Income TTM 145.3m / Revenue TTM 3.41b)
Gross Margin = 30.59% ((Revenue TTM 3.41b - Cost of Revenue TTM 2.37b) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 6.07% (prev 31.82%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 1.90 (Enterprise Value 5.21b / Total Assets 2.74b)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.27% (Interest Expense 26.8m / Debt 2.11b)
Taxrate = 20.36% (-38.8m / -190.6m)
NOPAT = 409.7m (EBIT 514.4m * (1 - 20.36%))
Current Ratio = 1.27 (Total Current Assets 940.3m / Total Current Liabilities 739.7m)
Debt / Equity = -5.89 (negative equity) (Debt 2.11b / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter -357.5m)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.92 (Net Debt 2.07b / EBITDA 420.9m)
Debt / FCF = 8.46 (Net Debt 2.07b / FCF TTM 244.6m)
Total Stockholder Equity = -324.5m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 5.30% (Net Income 145.3m / Total Assets 2.74b)
RoE = -44.78% (negative equity) (Net Income TTM 145.3m / Total Stockholder Equity -324.5m)
RoCE = 28.39% (EBIT 514.4m / Capital Employed (Equity -324.5m + L.T.Debt 2.14b))
RoIC = 18.95% (NOPAT 409.7m / Invested Capital 2.16b)
WACC = 8.35% (E(3.14b)/V(5.25b) * Re(13.27%) + D(2.11b)/V(5.25b) * Rd(1.27%) * (1-Tc(0.20)))
Discount Rate = 13.27% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Shares Correlation 3-Years: 100.0 | Cagr: 0.88%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 50.91% ; FCFE base≈545.9m ; Y1≈358.4m ; Y5≈163.9m
Fair Price DCF = 29.99 (DCF Value 1.73b / Shares Outstanding 57.7m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 32.63 | EPS CAGR: 89.71% | SUE: 1.21 | # QB: 1
Revenue Correlation: -7.54 | Revenue CAGR: -10.56% | SUE: 0.09 | # QB: 0

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