VANECK LOW CARBON ENERGY ETF (SMOG) Stock Overview
USA - NYSEARCA:SMOG - US92189F5026 - ETF
129.6 USD
-0.06 (-0.05%)
Overall SMOG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated SMOG against 81 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of SMOG get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. SMOG is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. SMOG also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year SMOG was profitable.
SMOG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years SMOG has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years SMOG had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.39%, SMOG is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.15% of the companies in the same industry.
SMOG's Return On Equity of 8.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SMOG outperforms 45.68% of its industry peers.
SMOG has a Return On Invested Capital (8.17%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for SMOG is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
1.3 Margins
SMOG has a Profit Margin (5.84%) which is in line with its industry peers.
SMOG's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 10.65%, SMOG is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.85% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SMOG has remained more or less at the same level.
SMOG has a Gross Margin (27.60%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SMOG has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% |
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SMOG is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SMOG has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SMOG has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for SMOG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
SMOG has an Altman-Z score of 4.49. This indicates that SMOG is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
SMOG has a better Altman-Z score (4.49) than 85.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SMOG is 6.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take SMOG, 6.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
SMOG's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SMOG is outperformed by 62.96% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that SMOG is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, SMOG is doing worse than 60.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.49 |
ROIC/WACC1.06
WACC7.7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that SMOG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
SMOG's Current ratio of 1.80 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SMOG is outperformed by 71.60% of its industry peers.
SMOG has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that SMOG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
SMOG has a Quick ratio of 1.12. This is in the lower half of the industry: SMOG underperforms 72.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for SMOG have decreased strongly by -18.28% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, SMOG shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.64% on average per year.
SMOG shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -3.62%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.41% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.63% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, SMOG will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 50.43, which means the current valuation is very expensive for SMOG.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of SMOG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SMOG is more expensive than 72.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.86, SMOG is valued quite expensively.
SMOG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.05.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SMOG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 75.31% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SMOG to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.32), we can say SMOG is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
74.07% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SMOG, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of SMOG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: SMOG is more expensive than 70.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 62.76 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.85 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
SMOG's earnings are expected to grow with 15.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)30.7
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SMOG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.52%, which is a nice return.
SMOG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.02. SMOG pays more dividend than 93.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, SMOG pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.52% |
5.2 History
The dividend of SMOG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.84%!
SMOG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
SMOG pays out 62.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SMOG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
NYSEARCA:SMOG (10/3/2025, 6:36:54 PM)
129.6
-0.06 (-0.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.28%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap91.47B
Analysts80.87
Price Target144.57 (11.55%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.52% |
Yearly Dividend1.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)5.95%
PT rev (3m)18.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 50.43 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.05 | ||
| P/S | 2.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 62.76 | ||
| P/OCF | 23 | ||
| P/B | 4.39 | ||
| P/tB | 5.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.85 |
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY1.98%
EPS(NY)4.31
Fwd EY3.33%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY1.59%
OCF(TTM)5.63
OCFY4.35%
SpS44.53
BVpS29.52
TBVpS21.73
PEG (NY)2.39
PEG (5Y)30.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROCE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.66% | ||
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% | ||
| FCFM | 4.64% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.49 |
F-Score5
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC1.06
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y21.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year59.12%
EBIT Next 3Y22.78%
EBIT Next 5Y17.51%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%