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(SMP) Standard Motor Products - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US8536661056

Ignition, Fuel, Electrical, Climate, Engine

SMP EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS Growth (3Y CAGR): 1.98%

SMP Revenue

Revenue Growth (3Y CAGR): 9.00%
Revenue Trend (3Y Correlation): 57.3%

Description: SMP Standard Motor Products

Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a leading global supplier of replacement automotive parts, operating across four key segments: Vehicle Control, Temperature Control, Nissens Automotive, and Engineered Solutions. The company provides a comprehensive range of products, including ignition, emissions, and fuel delivery systems, as well as electrical switches, actuators, and sensors. Its diverse product portfolio also encompasses compressors, air conditioning repair kits, thermal management components, and electrification and electronics solutions for various industries, including commercial and light vehicles, construction, and agriculture.

With a rich history dating back to 1919, Standard Motor Products has established itself as a trusted partner for retailers, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and their suppliers. The companys commitment to delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions has enabled it to maintain a strong presence in the global automotive parts market. As a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol SMP, Standard Motor Products is well-positioned to capitalize on emerging trends and opportunities in the industry.

Analyzing the companys and , we can identify potential trends and insights. The stocks recent price movement indicates a bullish trend, with the short-term SMA20 above the long-term SMA50 and SMA200. Additionally, the Average True Range (ATR) suggests moderate volatility. From a fundamental perspective, the companys market capitalization and P/E ratio indicate a relatively stable valuation. The forward P/E ratio suggests potential for growth, while the Return on Equity (RoE) indicates a relatively modest level of profitability.

Based on the analysis of and , our forecast suggests that Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) is poised for a potential uptrend. With the stock price currently above its SMA20 and SMA200, and a relatively stable ATR, we anticipate a continued bullish trend in the short term. Furthermore, the companys improving valuation metrics, including a forward P/E ratio of 9.38, indicate potential for growth. We expect SMP to reach $35.00 within the next 6-12 months, driven by its strong product portfolio, diversified customer base, and emerging trends in the automotive parts industry.

SMP Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD	818m
Sub-Industry	Automotive Parts & Equipment
IPO / Inception	1987-12-30

SMP Stock Ratings

Growth Rating	-21.0%
Fundamental	57.8%
Dividend Rating	68.5%
Total Return vs S&P 500	9.46%
Analyst Rating	4.50 of 5

SMP Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m	3.56%
Yield on Cost 5y	2.98%
Annual Growth 5y	18.33%
Payout Consistency	90.0%
Payout Ratio	31.7%

SMP Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m	85.4%
Growth Correlation 12m	-9.6%
Growth Correlation 5y	-79%
CAGR 5y	-0.91%
CAGR/Max DD 5y	-0.02
Sharpe Ratio 12m	0.22
Alpha	16.11
Beta	0.615
Volatility	38.12%
Current Volume	126.2k
Average Volume 20d	215.2k
Stop Loss	35.6 (-5.4%)
Signal	-1.18

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 3.5

Net Income (39.4m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 99.0m TTM)

FCFTA 0.02 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -1.81pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)

NWC/Revenue 34.71% (prev 34.65%; Δ 0.06pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)

CFO/TA 0.04 (>3.0%) and CFO 80.9m > Net Income 39.4m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)

Net Debt (687.6m) to EBITDA (141.1m) ratio: 4.87 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)

Current Ratio 2.16 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)

Outstanding Shares last Quarter (22.4m) change vs 12m ago 1.07% (target <= -2.0% for YES)

Gross Margin 30.18% (prev 28.25%; Δ 1.93pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)

Asset Turnover 97.58% (prev 101.8%; Δ -4.18pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)

Interest Coverage Ratio 4.67 (EBITDA TTM 141.1m / Interest Expense TTM 24.7m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 3.84

(A) 0.29 = (Total Current Assets 1.07b - Total Current Liabilities 492.4m) / Total Assets 2.01b

(B) 0.30 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 599.6m / Total Assets 2.01b

(D) 0.51 = Book Value of Equity 664.3m / Total Liabilities 1.30b

Total Rating: 3.84 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 57.84

1. Piotroski 3.50pt = -1.50

2. FCF Yield 2.89% = 1.44

3. FCF Margin 2.46% = 0.61

4. Debt/Equity 0.94 = 2.08

5. Debt/Ebitda 4.58 = -2.50

6. ROIC - WACC 2.41% = 3.01

7. RoE 6.11% = 0.51

8. Rev. Trend 57.30% = 2.86

9. Rev. CAGR 9.00% = 1.12

10. EPS Trend data missing

11. EPS CAGR 1.98% = 0.20

What is the price of SMP shares?

As of August 19, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 37.63 with a total of 126,200 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +2.02%, over one month by +20.72%, over three months by +28.19% and over the past year by +27.40%.

Is Standard Motor Products a good stock to buy?

Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Standard Motor Products is currently (August 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 57.84 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of SMP is around 39.58 USD . This means that SMP is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 5.18%.

Is SMP a buy, sell or hold?

Standard Motor Products has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.50. Therefore, it is recommended to buy SMP.

Strong Buy: 1
Buy: 1
Hold: 0
Sell: 0
Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the SMP price?

Issuer	Target	Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price	46.3	23.1%
Analysts Target Price	40.5	7.6%
ValueRay Target Price	42.8	13.7%

Last update: 2025-08-13 02:52

SMP Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 817.5m (817.5m USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 58.8m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 12.6034
P/E Forward = 11.7925
P/S = 0.4955
P/B = 1.1939
P/EG = 2.34
Beta = 0.618
Revenue TTM = 1.65b USD
EBIT TTM = 115.6m USD
EBITDA TTM = 141.1m USD
Long Term Debt = 605.8m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 40.8m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 646.6m USD (Calculated: Short Term 40.8m + Long Term 605.8m)
Net Debt = 687.6m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 1.41b USD (817.5m + Debt 646.6m - CCE 58.8m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 4.67 (Ebit TTM 115.6m / Interest Expense TTM 24.7m)
FCF Yield = 2.89% (FCF TTM 40.6m / Enterprise Value 1.41b)
FCF Margin = 2.46% (FCF TTM 40.6m / Revenue TTM 1.65b)
Net Margin = 2.39% (Net Income TTM 39.4m / Revenue TTM 1.65b)
Gross Margin = 30.18% ((Revenue TTM 1.65b - Cost of Revenue TTM 1.15b) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 2.12 (Enterprise Value 1.41b / Book Value Of Equity 664.3m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.28% (Interest Expense 8.29m / Debt 646.6m)
Taxrate = 26.20% (from yearly Income Tax Expense: 19.4m / 74.0m)
NOPAT = 85.3m (EBIT 115.6m * (1 - 26.20%))
Current Ratio = 2.16 (Total Current Assets 1.07b / Total Current Liabilities 492.4m)
Debt / Equity = 0.94 (Debt 646.6m / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 688.6m)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.58 (Net Debt 687.6m / EBITDA 141.1m)
Debt / FCF = 15.94 (Debt 646.6m / FCF TTM 40.6m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 645.3m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 1.96% (Net Income 39.4m, Total Assets 2.01b )
RoE = 6.11% (Net Income TTM 39.4m / Total Stockholder Equity 645.3m)
RoCE = 9.24% (Ebit 115.6m / (Equity 645.3m + L.T.Debt 605.8m))
RoIC = 7.45% (NOPAT 85.3m / Invested Capital 1.15b)
WACC = 5.04% (E(817.5m)/V(1.46b) * Re(8.28%)) + (D(646.6m)/V(1.46b) * Rd(1.28%) * (1-Tc(0.26)))
Shares Correlation 5-Years: -10.0 | Cagr: -0.06%
Discount Rate = 8.28% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 65.58% ; FCFE base≈45.4m ; Y1≈25.6m ; Y5≈8.64m
Fair Price DCF = 7.86 (DCF Value 172.7m / Shares Outstanding 22.0m; 5y FCF grow -50.0% → 3.0% )
Revenue Correlation: 57.30 | Revenue CAGR: 9.00%
Revenue Growth Correlation: 90.85%
EPS Correlation: N/A | EPS CAGR: 1.98%
EPS Growth Correlation: 28.11%

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