SM Energy Company (SM) — Stock Score Summary

SM Energy Company (SM) has a MoatMap StockRank of 94/100 based on Quality (50/100), Value (61/100), and Momentum (72/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. SM Energy is an oil and gas producer, categorizing it as a commodity cyclical business. This directly violates the Terry Smith Lens's explicit instruction: 'You never own... commodity cyclicals at 'cheap' multiples'. Despite a strong macro tailwind from 'Energy Security Resurgence', the fund's core philosophy prohibits investment in such businesses.

SM Energy Company is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the U.S. Its competitive position is derived from its concentrated asset base in top-tier regions, particularly the Permian Basin and South Texas, enabling efficient operations. The company maintains a niche as an agile, pure-play operator focused on high-return unconventional resource plays.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$33.77
Market Cap$8.1B
P/E (TTM)14.48
P/E (Forward)4.48
Price/Book0.82
Return on Equity2.3%
Return on Invested Capital12.4%
Debt/Equity124.61
Gross Margin87.9%
Operating Margin-4.7%
Revenue Growth73.0%
Dividend Yield2.4%
Free Cash Flow$1.4B

SM Energy Company operates in the Oil & Gas E&P industry, part of the Energy sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SM Energy Company’s (SM) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for SM Energy Company (SM) is 94/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (50), Value (61), and Momentum (72) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does SM Energy Company have an economic moat?
SM Energy Company (SM) has a Quality factor score of 50/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is SM Energy Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for SM Energy Company (SM) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 94/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is SM Energy Company in?
SM Energy Company (SM) operates in the Energy sector, specifically the Oil & Gas E&P industry (United States).