The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) — Stock Score Summary

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) has a MoatMap StockRank of 94/100 based on Quality (64/100), Value (71/100), and Momentum (49/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. N/A

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company is a leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, with offerings including fertilizers, grass seed, potting mixes, and pest control solutions. Its competitive moat stems from strong brand recognition (e.g., Scotts, Miracle-Gro), extensive distribution networks, and innovation in product development. The company holds a dominant market share in the U.S. consumer lawn and garden category, solidifying its position through targeted acquisitions and sustainable gardening initiatives.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$60.48
Market Cap$3.5B
P/E (TTM)16.92
P/E (Forward)12.42
Price/Book-6.82
Return on Invested Capital17.5%
Gross Margin32.5%
Operating Margin27.7%
Revenue Growth5.0%
Dividend Yield4.5%
Free Cash Flow$412M

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company operates in the Agricultural Inputs industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s (SMG) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) is 94/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (64), Value (71), and Momentum (49) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company have an economic moat?
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) has a Quality factor score of 64/100. 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 The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) 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 The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company in?
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (SMG) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Agricultural Inputs industry (United States).
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