VANECK LOW CARBON ENERGY ETF (SMOG) Stock Overview
USA - NYSEARCA:SMOG - US92189F5026 - ETF
120.355 USD
+0.17 (+0.14%)
SMOG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 80 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
SMOG had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year SMOG had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years SMOG has been profitable.
In the past 5 years SMOG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of SMOG (4.39%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SMOG's Return On Equity of 8.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SMOG outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of SMOG (8.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
The Profit Margin of SMOG (5.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
SMOG's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
SMOG has a Operating Margin of 10.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: SMOG outperforms 51.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SMOG has remained more or less at the same level.
SMOG's Gross Margin of 27.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. SMOG outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), SMOG is 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, SMOG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.32 indicates that SMOG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
SMOG has a better Altman-Z score (4.32) than 83.75% of its industry peers.
SMOG has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as SMOG would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
SMOG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: SMOG underperforms 63.75% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that SMOG is not too dependend on debt financing.
SMOG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is in the lower half of the industry: SMOG underperforms 61.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.32 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.51%
2.3 Liquidity
SMOG has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that SMOG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of SMOG (1.80) is worse than 72.50% 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.12, SMOG is not doing good in the industry: 73.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
SMOG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.28%.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the past year.
SMOG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.41% yearly.
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 16.31% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
SMOG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.56% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.52%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 47.01, SMOG can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SMOG is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 73.75% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
SMOG's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.43.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.55 indicates a quite expensive valuation of SMOG.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SMOG is valued a bit more expensive than 73.75% of the companies in the same industry.
SMOG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 22.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
SMOG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SMOG is more expensive than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
SMOG's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. SMOG is more expensive than 71.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 58.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.76 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates SMOG does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
SMOG's earnings are expected to grow with 16.31% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)28.62
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
SMOG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.49%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.98, SMOG pays a better dividend. On top of this SMOG pays more dividend than 95.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
SMOG's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of SMOG grows each year by 7.84%, which is quite nice.
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
62.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SMOG. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SMOG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
NYSEARCA:SMOG (9/12/2025, 4:15:00 PM)
120.355
+0.17 (+0.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.91%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap84.94B
Analysts80.87
Price Target136.45 (13.37%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.49% |
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)3.09%
PT rev (3m)11.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.31%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.24%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 47.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.55 | ||
| P/S | 2.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 58.62 | ||
| P/OCF | 21.49 | ||
| P/B | 4.1 | ||
| P/tB | 5.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.76 |
EPS(TTM)2.56
EY2.13%
EPS(NY)4.37
Fwd EY3.63%
FCF(TTM)2.05
FCFY1.71%
OCF(TTM)5.6
OCFY4.65%
SpS44.27
BVpS29.34
TBVpS21.6
PEG (NY)2.07
PEG (5Y)28.62
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 | 4.32 |
F-Score5
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC1.09
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 Y22.75%
EPS Next 2Y19.47%
EPS Next 3Y16.31%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.64%
Revenue Next 2Y0.47%
Revenue Next 3Y1.52%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year66.93%
EBIT Next 3Y23.28%
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%