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STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:SMP - US8536661056 - Common Stock

40.44 USD
+0.89 (+2.25%)
Last: 10/20/2025, 10:48:01 AM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, SMP scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SMP was compared to 83 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of SMP have multiple concerns. SMP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year SMP was profitable.
SMP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
SMP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
SMP had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
SMP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFSMP Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of SMP (1.96%) is worse than 67.47% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 5.72%, SMP is doing worse than 65.06% of the companies in the same industry.
SMP has a worse Return On Invested Capital (5.75%) than 69.88% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SMP is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.96%
ROE 5.72%
ROIC 5.75%
ROA(3y)2.86%
ROA(5y)4.43%
ROE(3y)6.31%
ROE(5y)8.89%
ROIC(3y)7.06%
ROIC(5y)9.5%
SMP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICSMP Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

SMP has a Profit Margin of 2.39%. This is in the lower half of the industry: SMP underperforms 63.86% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of SMP has declined.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.98%, SMP is not doing good in the industry: 62.65% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of SMP has declined.
SMP has a Gross Margin of 30.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. SMP outperforms 86.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of SMP has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.98%
PM (TTM) 2.39%
GM 30.18%
OM growth 3Y-12.92%
OM growth 5Y-5.07%
PM growth 3Y-35.49%
PM growth 5Y-18.07%
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.17%
SMP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsSMP Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

SMP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SMP has less shares outstanding
SMP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
SMP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
SMP Yearly Shares OutstandingSMP Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
SMP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsSMP Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.17 indicates that SMP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of SMP (2.17) is worse than 71.08% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SMP is 15.70, which is on the high side as it means it would take SMP, 15.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 15.70, SMP is not doing good in the industry: 71.08% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SMP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88. This is a neutral value indicating SMP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SMP's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.88 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SMP is outperformed by 81.93% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 15.7
Altman-Z 2.17
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC8.43%
SMP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFSMP Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.16 indicates that SMP has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
SMP's Current ratio of 2.16 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SMP outperforms 79.52% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that SMP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.83, SMP is not doing good in the industry: 81.93% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.16
Quick Ratio 0.83
SMP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesSMP Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 32.30% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.51% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, SMP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.98% in the last year.
SMP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.3%
EPS 3Y-10.6%
EPS 5Y0.51%
EPS Q2Q%31.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.98%
Revenue growth 3Y4.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%26.68%

3.2 Future

SMP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.18% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 13.69% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y22.65%
EPS Next 2Y17.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year27.2%
Revenue Next 2Y14.99%
Revenue Next 3Y13.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

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 accelerating.
SMP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesSMP Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
SMP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesSMP Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.50, the valuation of SMP can be described as very reasonable.
SMP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. SMP is cheaper than 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of SMP to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.42), we can say SMP is valued rather cheaply.
SMP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.26.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of SMP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: SMP is cheaper than 66.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.94, SMP is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.5
Fwd PE 9.26
SMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as SMP.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as SMP.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.93
EV/EBITDA 9.46
SMP Per share dataSMP EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
SMP's earnings are expected to grow with 17.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)20.56
EPS Next 2Y17.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

SMP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.14%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
SMP's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.48.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, SMP pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.14%

5.2 History

The dividend of SMP has a limited annual growth rate of 4.76%.
SMP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
SMP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
SMP Yearly Dividends per shareSMP Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

66.53% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SMP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
SMP's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP66.53%
EPS Next 2Y17.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
SMP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendSMP Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M -50M 100M
SMP Dividend Payout.SMP Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.SMP Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

STANDARD MOTOR PRODS

NYSE:SMP (10/20/2025, 10:48:01 AM)

40.44

+0.89 (+2.25%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-24 2025-10-24/bmo
Inst Owners82.86%
Inst Owner Change-0.79%
Ins Owners5.07%
Ins Owner Change1.87%
Market Cap889.28M
Analysts82.86
Price Target47.26 (16.86%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio3.12
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.14%
Yearly Dividend1.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.76%
DP66.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)58.25%
Min EPS beat(2)34.45%
Max EPS beat(2)82.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)34.26%
Min EPS beat(4)6.36%
Max EPS beat(4)82.06%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)19.03%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)14.52%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)14.53%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.19%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.78%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.61%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.32%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)13%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.74%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.87%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.92%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)14.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.5
Fwd PE 9.26
P/S 0.54
P/FCF 21.93
P/OCF 10.99
P/B 1.29
P/tB 7.94
EV/EBITDA 9.46
EPS(TTM)3.85
EY9.52%
EPS(NY)4.37
Fwd EY10.8%
FCF(TTM)1.84
FCFY4.56%
OCF(TTM)3.68
OCFY9.1%
SpS75.03
BVpS31.32
TBVpS5.09
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)20.56
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.96%
ROE 5.72%
ROCE 7.6%
ROIC 5.75%
ROICexc 5.98%
ROICexgc 9.9%
OM 6.98%
PM (TTM) 2.39%
GM 30.18%
FCFM 2.46%
ROA(3y)2.86%
ROA(5y)4.43%
ROE(3y)6.31%
ROE(5y)8.89%
ROIC(3y)7.06%
ROIC(5y)9.5%
ROICexc(3y)7.27%
ROICexc(5y)9.88%
ROICexgc(3y)10.31%
ROICexgc(5y)13.94%
ROCE(3y)9.34%
ROCE(5y)12.61%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-25.45%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-8.81%
ROICexc growth 3Y-27.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y-13.65%
OM growth 3Y-12.92%
OM growth 5Y-5.07%
PM growth 3Y-35.49%
PM growth 5Y-18.07%
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.17%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.82
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.88
Debt/FCF 15.7
Debt/EBITDA 3.96
Cap/Depr 106.28%
Cap/Sales 2.45%
Interest Coverage 4.53
Cash Conversion 52.87%
Profit Quality 102.88%
Current Ratio 2.16
Quick Ratio 0.83
Altman-Z 2.17
F-Score5
WACC8.43%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)110.17%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.12%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)32.3%
EPS 3Y-10.6%
EPS 5Y0.51%
EPS Q2Q%31.63%
EPS Next Y22.65%
EPS Next 2Y17.18%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.98%
Revenue growth 3Y4.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%26.68%
Revenue Next Year27.2%
Revenue Next 2Y14.99%
Revenue Next 3Y13.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y29.95%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.38%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.17%
EBIT Next Year104.89%
EBIT Next 3Y15.75%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-52.23%
FCF growth 3Y-18.2%
FCF growth 5Y-11.65%
OCF growth 1Y-24.51%
OCF growth 3Y-3.58%
OCF growth 5Y-0.05%