Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Scotts Miracle-Gro Company - Class A (SMG) - $61.39 as of 1/12/2026 9:12:23 PM EST
Total Score
13 out of 30
Safety Score
58 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for SMG
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for SMG
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for SMG
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for SMG
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for SMG (58 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 8 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 7 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for SMG
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | SMG |
| Company Name | Scotts Miracle-Gro Company - Class A |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of lawn and garden products, catering to both consumer and professional sectors worldwide. Headquartered in Marysville, Ohio, the company boasts a diverse portfolio of innovative solutions, including fertilizers, pest control, and gardening tools, aimed at enhancing the gardening experience for its broad customer base. With a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, Scotts Miracle-Gro is well-positioned to leverage the increasing interest in home gardening and eco-friendly practices, solidifying its status as a market leader in the growing horticultural industry. |
| Sector Name | BASIC MATERIALS |
| Industry Name | AGRICULTURAL INPUTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 61.39 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 42.84 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 1/12/2026 9:12:23 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 1,048,337 |
| Average Daily Volume | 790,227 |
| 52-Week High | 75.64 |
| 52-Week Low | 44.07 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 39.30% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 25.01 |
| Industry PE | 15.55 |
| Sector PE | 39.15 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 20.29 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 97.44 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 32.66 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 42.19 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 1.27 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 0.63 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | -6.19 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 18.98 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 6.57 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 3.83 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.05 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.48 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 4.51 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 2 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 58,007,000 |
| Market Capitalization | 3,561,049,730 |
| Institutional Ownership | 74.53% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/21/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.6600 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.6600 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 0 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 2.64 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 2.64 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 4.27% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 20 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.40% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 4.24% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.00% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 0.77% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 9.15% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 110.92% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 11.40% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 516.05% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 2.47 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 0.00 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 3.72 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 145,300,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 145,200,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | -34,900,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | -6.60% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | -3.75% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | -31.80% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 36,600,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 36,600,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 71,600,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -2,012,600,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -2,012,600,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 2,049,200,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 2,174,200,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 2,049,200,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | -0.21 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | -0.21 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | -357,500,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | -390,600,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | -357,500,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 273,900,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 4.72 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 273,900,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 583,500,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.16 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | 1.00 |
| MACD Signal | 0.88 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 0.00 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 0.00 |
| Beta | 1.93 |
| RSI | 0.00 |
| 50-Day SMA | 58.63 |
| 150-Day SMA | 60.31 |
| 200-Day SMA | 61.73 |
System |
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| Modified | 1/10/2026 8:09:14 AM EST |