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STANDARD MOTOR PRODS (SMP) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:SMP - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US8536661056 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

28.75  +0.14 (+0.49%)

After market: 28.75 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, SMP scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. SMP was compared to 81 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. SMP may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. SMP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. SMP also has an excellent dividend rating.


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.
Of the past 5 years SMP 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 (1.52%) is worse than 70.37% of its industry peers.
SMP has a worse Return On Equity (4.47%) than 67.90% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.85%, SMP is not doing good in the industry: 76.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for SMP is below the industry average of 8.97%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.52%
ROE 4.47%
ROIC 4.85%
ROA(3y)2.86%
ROA(5y)4.43%
ROE(3y)6.31%
ROE(5y)8.89%
ROIC(3y)6.92%
ROIC(5y)9.42%
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.88%, SMP is doing worse than 69.14% of the companies in the same industry.
SMP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SMP has a worse Operating Margin (6.03%) than 65.43% of its industry peers.
SMP's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
SMP has a better Gross Margin (28.92%) than 86.42% 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 6.03%
PM (TTM) 1.88%
GM 28.92%
OM growth 3Y-15.4%
OM growth 5Y-6.7%
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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so SMP is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, SMP has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for SMP has been reduced compared to 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

SMP has an Altman-Z score of 2.06. This is not the best score and indicates that SMP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
SMP's Altman-Z score of 2.06 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. SMP is outperformed by 71.60% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of SMP is 17.21, which is on the high side as it means it would take SMP, 17.21 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 17.21, SMP is not doing good in the industry: 76.54% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
SMP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating SMP is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
SMP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.87. This is amonst the worse of the industry: SMP underperforms 85.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 17.21
Altman-Z 2.06
ROIC/WACC0.58
WACC8.38%
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

SMP has a Current Ratio of 2.11. This indicates that SMP is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
SMP's Current ratio of 2.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. SMP outperforms 75.31% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that SMP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.64, SMP is not doing good in the industry: 92.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.11
Quick Ratio 0.64
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 27.80% over the past year.
SMP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 0.51% yearly.
SMP shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.77%.
SMP shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.17% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.8%
EPS 3Y-10.6%
EPS 5Y0.51%
EPS Q2Q%80%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.77%
Revenue growth 3Y4.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%24.74%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, SMP will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.17% on average per year.
SMP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.29% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.18%
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year20.22%
Revenue Next 2Y11.29%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 500M 1B 1.5B
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

The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.12, which indicates a very decent valuation of SMP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, SMP is valued a bit cheaper than 72.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.21, SMP is valued rather cheaply.
SMP is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 6.82.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, SMP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
SMP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 20.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.12
Fwd PE 6.82
SMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsSMP Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, SMP is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.90% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
61.73% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than SMP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 20.01
EV/EBITDA 9.76
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as SMP's earnings are expected to grow with 15.17% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)15.9
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.33%, SMP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
SMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.34. SMP pays more dividend than 96.30% of the companies in the same industry.
SMP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.33%

5.2 History

The dividend of SMP has a limited annual growth rate of 4.76%.
SMP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
SMP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.76%
Div Incr Years3
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

92.15% of the earnings are spent on dividend by SMP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of SMP is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP92.15%
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
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 (5/9/2025, 8:22:16 PM)

After market: 28.75 0 (0%)

28.75

+0.14 (+0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)04-30 2025-04-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Inst Owners82.49%
Inst Owner Change0.87%
Ins Owners5.06%
Ins Owner Change-0.99%
Market Cap653.77M
Analysts83.33
Price Target41.31 (43.69%)
Short Float %3.56%
Short Ratio3.64
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.33%
Yearly Dividend1.16
Dividend Growth(5Y)4.76%
DP92.15%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date05-15 2025-05-15 (0.31)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)10.27%
Min EPS beat(2)6.36%
Max EPS beat(2)14.17%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.36%
Min EPS beat(4)6.36%
Max EPS beat(4)24.96%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.37%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.29%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)17.67%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)13%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)13%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.34%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.24%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.11%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)16.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)17.52%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.12
Fwd PE 6.82
P/S 0.45
P/FCF 20.01
P/OCF 8.52
P/B 1.06
P/tB 8.89
EV/EBITDA 9.76
EPS(TTM)3.54
EY12.31%
EPS(NY)4.22
Fwd EY14.67%
FCF(TTM)1.44
FCFY5%
OCF(TTM)3.37
OCFY11.73%
SpS64.37
BVpS27.08
TBVpS3.23
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)15.9
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.52%
ROE 4.47%
ROCE 6.41%
ROIC 4.85%
ROICexc 5.01%
ROICexgc 8.45%
OM 6.03%
PM (TTM) 1.88%
GM 28.92%
FCFM 2.23%
ROA(3y)2.86%
ROA(5y)4.43%
ROE(3y)6.31%
ROE(5y)8.89%
ROIC(3y)6.92%
ROIC(5y)9.42%
ROICexc(3y)7.12%
ROICexc(5y)9.79%
ROICexgc(3y)10.05%
ROICexgc(5y)13.78%
ROCE(3y)9.14%
ROCE(5y)12.5%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-27.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-10.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-29.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y-15.14%
OM growth 3Y-15.4%
OM growth 5Y-6.7%
PM growth 3Y-35.49%
PM growth 5Y-18.07%
GM growth 3Y-0.12%
GM growth 5Y-0.17%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 17.21
Debt/EBITDA 4.47
Cap/Depr 140.13%
Cap/Sales 3.01%
Interest Coverage 6.29
Cash Conversion 64.07%
Profit Quality 118.82%
Current Ratio 2.11
Quick Ratio 0.64
Altman-Z 2.06
F-Score5
WACC8.38%
ROIC/WACC0.58
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)27.8%
EPS 3Y-10.6%
EPS 5Y0.51%
EPS Q2Q%80%
EPS Next Y11.18%
EPS Next 2Y15.17%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.77%
Revenue growth 3Y4.07%
Revenue growth 5Y5.17%
Sales Q2Q%24.74%
Revenue Next Year20.22%
Revenue Next 2Y11.29%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-7.36%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.96%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.88%
EBIT Next Year56.04%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-71.74%
FCF growth 3Y-18.2%
FCF growth 5Y-11.65%
OCF growth 1Y-46.84%
OCF growth 3Y-3.58%
OCF growth 5Y-0.05%